October weather forecast
Yelwa, Nigeria

October in Yelwa, Nigeria, is a torrid autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Yelwa's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from September's hot 31.7°C (89.1°F) to a very hot 35.4°C (95.7°F). The average temperature during October nights is registered at a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. 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. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 58%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 8.1 rainfall days, in October, Yelwa aggregates 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 430mm (16.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Yelwa is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Yelwa is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during October translates into these guidelines:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.