October weather forecast
Ekpoma, Nigeria

October is a hot autumn month in Ekpoma, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

The advent of October signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), aligning closely with September. The temperature lowers to an average of 23.1°C (73.6°F) during October nights.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Ekpoma is 86%.

Rainfall

In Ekpoma, during October, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.5 rainfall days, and 1188mm (46.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ekpoma, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Ekpoma is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in October translates into these instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.