October weather forecastPaya, Uganda

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Paya, Uganda, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.5°C (61.7°F) and max 27.5°C (81.5°F).

Temperature

The transition into October marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F), differing minimally from September's 27.2°C (81°F). In October, Paya records an average nighttime temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Paya is 77%.

Rainfall

In Paya, in October, during 29.7 rainfall days, 164mm (6.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Paya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 300.8 days and collects up to 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Paya, Uganda, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Paya is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:30 EAT.

Sunshine

In Paya, the average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Paya are April through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Paya, is 27.5°C (81.5°F), while the low-temperature averages to 16.5°C (61.7°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In Paya, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

In October, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout October, 164mm (6.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Paya, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

In October, it doesn't snow. September is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in October in Paya, Uganda, is 12h and 6min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:30 EAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

April through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Paya, Uganda.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Paya, Uganda, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in October
Paya, Uganda

Average high temperature in October: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).

Average low temperature in October: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).

Average pressure in October
Paya, Uganda

Average pressure in October: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Paya, Uganda

Average wind speed in October: 4.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Paya, Uganda

Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).

Average rainfall in October
Paya, Uganda

Average rainfall in October: 164mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Paya, Uganda

Average rainfall days in October: 29.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Paya, Uganda

Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Paya, Uganda

Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Paya, Uganda

Average daylight in October: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in October: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Paya, Uganda

Average sunshine days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Paya, Uganda

Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and October (UV index 5).