October weather forecast
Ihiagwa, Nigeria

October in Ihiagwa, Nigeria, is a hot autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and an average low of 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

With the transition into October, Ihiagwa notes an average high-temperature of a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), closely resembling September. October brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) in Ihiagwa.

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Ihiagwa, the average relative humidity in October is 84%.

Rainfall

In Ihiagwa, in October, during 30.4 rainfall days, 236mm (9.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 309.6 rainfall days, and 1978mm (77.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ihiagwa. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.