October weather forecastIkom, Nigeria

Weather in October

October is a tropical autumn month in Ikom, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of October sees the average high-temperature at a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), subtly shifted from September's 29°C (84.2°F). Throughout October, an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) is experienced.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of 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. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ikom, Nigeria, during October, the rain falls for 25.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ikom, there are 244.2 rainfall days, and 1420mm (55.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ikom, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.