October weather forecastOguta, Nigeria

October

Weather in October

October in Oguta, Nigeria, is a tropical autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°C (73.4°F) and an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

The dawn of October sees an average high-temperature of a hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), subtly contrasting with September's 28.9°C (84°F). Throughout October, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is computed to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 30.4 days. Throughout October, 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oguta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.6 days and collects up to 1467mm (57.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Oguta is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of October, in Oguta, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Oguta is 6.5h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Oguta. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Oguta, is 30.5°C (86.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is computed to be 42°C (107.6°F).

In Oguta, the average relative humidity in October is 87%.

In October, in Oguta, Nigeria, the rain falls for 30.4 days. Throughout October, 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

In October, the average day length in Oguta is 12h and 0min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Oguta is 6.5h.

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Oguta is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

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October

Nov

Average high temperature

28.9°C

30.5°C

33.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.9km/h

6.5km/h

6.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.1

5.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average high temperature in October: 30.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (36°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in October: 23°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, July and August (22.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average pressure in October: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average wind speed in October: 5.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average humidity in October: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and September (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (53%).

Average rainfall in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average rainfall in October: 190mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (217mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (10mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in October: 30.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.6 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in October: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in October: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in October
Oguta, Nigeria

Average visibility in October: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6km).