October weather forecast
Awaka, Nigeria

October in Awaka, Nigeria, is a tropical autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

Awaka signifies an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) in October, closely mirroring the 29.1°C (84.4°F) of September. During October, Awaka sees a mean low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Awaka, during October, the rain falls for 28.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 267.9 rainfall days, and 1649mm (64.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Awaka, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. 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. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.