October weather forecast
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another tropical spring month in Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.3°C (64.9°F) and 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Temperature

The average temperatures reach their apex in October, averaging 33.5°C (92.3°F) at the high end and 18.3°C (64.9°F) at the low end.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 36%.

Rainfall

January through May, October through December are months with rainfall. October is the first month it rains in Bwana Mkubwa. Throughout October, in the average 3.2 rainfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 743mm (29.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bwana Mkubwa, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 12.2h of sunshine, October has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

September and October, 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?
October, recognised by an average high temperature of 33.5°C (92.3°F) and a low of 18.3°C (64.9°F), is Bwana Mkubwa's warmest month.
How hot is it in October?
In Bwana Mkubwa, 33.5°C (92.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 18.3°C (64.9°F) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in October?
The average relative humidity in October in Bwana Mkubwa is 36%.
When does it start to rain in Bwana Mkubwa?
October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3.2 rainfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in October?
In October, the average day length in Bwana Mkubwa is 12h and 23min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, in Bwana Mkubwa, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:05 CAT.
What month has the most sunshine?
October has the most sunshine of the year in Bwana Mkubwa, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Bwana Mkubwa have in October?
The average sunshine duration in October is 12.2h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in October?
In Bwana Mkubwa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average temperature in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in October: 33.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10°C).

Average pressure in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average pressure in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average pressure in October: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average wind speed in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average humidity in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average humidity in October: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average rainfall in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in October: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (183mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average rainfall days in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average sunshine days in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.6 days).

Average UV index in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average UV index in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average cloud cover in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in October - Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
Average visibility in October
Bwana Mkubwa, Zambia
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).

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