October weather forecast
Umukabia, Nigeria

October in Umukabia, Nigeria, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°C (73.4°F) and max 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for October is a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) is observed in Umukabia during October.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Umukabia is 84%.

Rainfall

In Umukabia, Nigeria, in October, during 30.4 rainfall days, 236mm (9.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 309.6 rainfall days, and 1978mm (77.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Umukabia is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.