October weather forecastPotiskum, Nigeria

October

Weather in October

October is a fiery hot autumn month in Potiskum, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 36.6°C (97.9°F) and 25°C (77°F).

Temperature

The arrival of October denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a torrid 36.6°C (97.9°F) from September's 34.4°C (93.9°F). During the month of October, Potiskum anticipates a mean low-temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 38%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 5.2 rainfall days, in October, Potiskum aggregates 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Potiskum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.6 days and collects up to 286mm (11.26") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Potiskum, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:50 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. 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. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Potiskum, is 36.6°C (97.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 25°C (77°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).

In Potiskum, the average relative humidity in October is 38%.

October is the last month it rains. During 5.2 rainfall days, in October, Potiskum aggregates 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

In Potiskum, Nigeria, the average day length in October is 11h and 52min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:50 WAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in October: 36.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 25°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in October: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in October: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in October: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in October
Potiskum, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).