October weather forecastDukku, Nigeria

Weather in October

October is a torrid autumn month in Dukku, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 35°C (95°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Entering October, Dukku's average high-temperature reads a fiery hot 35°C (95°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. October brings Dukku a consistent average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

For October, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Dukku, the average relative humidity in October is 51%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 6.7 rainfall days, in October, Dukku aggregates 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dukku, Nigeria, there are 76.6 rainfall days, and 320mm (12.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of October, in Dukku, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:52 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in October leads to these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.