October weather forecast
Askham, South Africa

October

Weather in October

October in Askham, South Africa, is a hot spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low of 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Temperature

The start of October marks an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in September. Despite a stark disparity with daily highs, Askham records an average nighttime temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 21%.

Rainfall

In Askham, in October, during 2.4 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.3 rainfall days, and 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Askham, South Africa, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:54 SAST.

Sunshine

In Askham, the average sunshine in October is 10.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in October?
In Askham, 30.6°C (87.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 16.9°C (62.4°F) is the average low-temperature during October.
What is the average humidity in October?
The average relative humidity in October is 21%.
How much does it rain in October?
In Askham, in October, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Askham have in October?
In Askham, the average day length in October is 12h and 44min.
When are sunrise and sunset in October?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:54 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Askham have in October?
In Askham, the average sunshine duration in October is 10.6h.
What is the UV index reading in October?
In Askham, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in October: 30.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (34.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (20.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 16.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average pressure in October: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in October: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average humidity in October: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (39%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (20%).

Average rainfall in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in October: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in October: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 10h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in October: 27.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average UV index in October: 6

The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in October: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in October
Askham, South Africa
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

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

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