October weather forecast
Karu, Nigeria

October is a tropical autumn month in Karu, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

Welcoming October, Karu notes an average high-temperature of a hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), nearly consistent with September's 28.9°C (84°F). Karu, in the month of October, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Karu, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout October, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 874mm (34.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Karu, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.