October weather forecastUgep, Nigeria

Weather in October

October is a hot autumn month in Ugep, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°C (87.6°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

October's average high-temperature is a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), maintaining a close comparison with September's 29.2°C (84.6°F). An average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) is recorded in the month of October.

Heat index

The average heat index in October is computed to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Ugep, the average relative humidity in October is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ugep, in October, it is raining for 28.8 days, with typically 200mm (7.87") of accumulated precipitation. In Ugep, during the entire year, the rain falls for 268.6 days and collects up to 1658mm (65.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ugep, the average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ugep are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.