October weather forecastDemsa, Nigeria

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Demsa, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°C (94.1°F) and 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Temperature

The beginning of October records an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.5°C (94.1°F), marking a negligible difference from September's 31.6°C (88.9°F). Demsa's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 23.6°C (74.5°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In Demsa, in October, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. In Demsa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.6 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:48 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Demsa is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.5°C (94.1°F) and a low-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is calculated to be 44°C (111.2°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 61%.

In Demsa, in October, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.

In Demsa, the average day length in October is 11h and 55min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:48 WAT.

In Demsa, the average sunshine duration in October is 9.5h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in October: 34.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 23.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in October: 1009.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7km/h).

Average humidity in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in October: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (17%).

Average rainfall in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in October: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (159mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in October: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in October: 13 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in October: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in October
Demsa, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).