October weather forecastAlimosho, Nigeria

October

Weather in October

October is a tropical autumn month in Alimosho, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.3°C (86.5°F) and min 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

With October's advent, Alimosho sees an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly shifted from September's 28.5°C (83.3°F). Alimosho's October nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Alimosho, in October, during 17.5 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alimosho, there are 193 rainfall days, and 691mm (27.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Alimosho, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Alimosho is 8h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Alimosho. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Alimosho, Nigeria, is 79%.

In Alimosho, Nigeria, in October, during 17.5 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In October, the average day length in Alimosho is 11h and 59min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, in Alimosho, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:27 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Alimosho is 8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Alimosho are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Alimosho, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in October: 30.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 25.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24°C).

Average pressure in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (68%).

Average rainfall in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in October: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in October: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Alimosho, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).