October weather forecastUghelli, Nigeria

October

Weather in October

October in Ughelli, Nigeria, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.8°C (74.8°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

The transition from September to October sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), from a not significantly different 29°C (84.2°F). During the nights in October, Ughelli experiences a consistent average temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during October is computed to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 86%.

Rainfall

In Ughelli, during October, the rain falls for 29.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 219mm (8.62") of precipitation. In Ughelli, during the entire year, the rain falls for 304.4 days and collects up to 1681mm (66.18") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ughelli, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ughelli. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Ughelli, is 30.3°C (86.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is computed to be 41°C (105.8°F).

In Ughelli, the average relative humidity in October is 86%.

In Ughelli, Nigeria, in October, during 29.6 rainfall days, 219mm (8.62") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in October in Ughelli is 12h and 0min.

On the first day of October in Ughelli, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Ughelli is 5.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Ughelli, Nigeria, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

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

  • Average high temperature in October: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (35.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 23.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in October: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in October: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in October: 219mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (264mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (21mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in October: 29.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (13 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ughelli, 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: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in October: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Ughelli, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (8km).