October weather forecast
Riversdale, South Africa

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Riversdale, South Africa, is another enjoyable spring month, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°C (57.9°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of October marks an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 19.5°C (67.1°F), hardly differing from September's 18.5°C (65.3°F). October nights in Riversdale experience a consistent temperature drop to a mild 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Riversdale, during October, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. In Riversdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 289mm (11.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Riversdale, South Africa, is 12h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of October, in Riversdale, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:02 SAST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Riversdale is 9.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Riversdale, South Africa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Riversdale in October?
October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F) and a low-temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Riversdale?
In Riversdale, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.
How many days does it rain in October in Riversdale?
In October, in Riversdale, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout October, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Riversdale have in October?
In Riversdale, South Africa, the average day length in October is 12h and 57min.
When are sunrise and sunset in October in Riversdale?
On the first day of October in Riversdale, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:02 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Riversdale have in October?
The average sunshine duration in October in Riversdale is 9.5h.
What is the UV index intensity in October in Riversdale?
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average temperature in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in October: 19.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (11.8°C).

Average pressure in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average pressure in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average pressure in October: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average wind speed in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in October: 16.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average humidity in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (67%).

Average rainfall in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average rainfall in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in October: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (13mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average rainfall days in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (9.2 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average daylight in October: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average sunshine days in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15 days).

Average UV index in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average UV index in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average cloud cover in October
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October - Riversdale, South Africa
Average visibility in October
Riversdale, 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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