October weather forecast
Chavuma, Zambia

October

Weather in October

October in Chavuma, Zambia, is a torrid spring month, with an average temperature varying between 35°C (95°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

October, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 35°C (95°F) and a low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 39%.

Rainfall

In Chavuma, Zambia, in October, during 8.9 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chavuma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.6 days and collects up to 664mm (26.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:30 CAT.

Sunshine

In Chavuma, Zambia, the average sunshine in October is 10.7h.

UV index

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?
October stands out as Chavuma's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 35°C (95°F) and a low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).
How hot is it in October?
In Chavuma, in October, the average high-temperature is 35°C (95°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 27°C (80.6°F).
What is the average humidity in October?
In Chavuma, the average relative humidity in October is 39%.
How many days does it rain in October?
In Chavuma, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in October?
The average day length in October is 12h and 24min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Chavuma?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:30 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in October?
The average sunshine duration in October is 10.7h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Chavuma?
September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in October?
In Chavuma, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average temperature in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in October: 35°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 20.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.3°C).

Average pressure in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average pressure in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average pressure in October: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average wind speed in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in October: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average humidity in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average humidity in October: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (26%).

Average rainfall in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average rainfall in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in October: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (136mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average rainfall days in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.2 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chavuma, 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: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average sunshine days in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.7 days).

Average UV index in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average UV index in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average cloud cover in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in October - Chavuma, Zambia
Average visibility in October
Chavuma, Zambia
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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