October weather forecast
Chelston, Zambia

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Chelston, Zambia, is another tropical spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and an average low of 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Temperature

October is the month when Chelston experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low of 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 37%.

Rainfall

January through July, October through December are months with rainfall. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In Chelston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.1 days and collects up to 642mm (25.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Chelston, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 12.1h of sunshine, October has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 7, October is the month with the highest UV index in Chelston. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year?
With average high and low temperatures of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F) respectively, October is Chelston's warmest month.
How hot does it get in October?
In October, in Chelston, the average high-temperature is 32.6°C (90.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F).
What is the average humidity in October?
In Chelston, the average relative humidity in October is 37%.
When does it start raining?
October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Chelston have in October?
In October, the average day length is 12h and 27min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:09 CAT.
What month has the most sunshine?
October has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in October in Chelston?
In Chelston, the average sunshine duration in October is 12.1h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
With an average maximum UV index of 7, October is the month with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in October in Chelston?
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
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in October: 32.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average pressure in October: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in October: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (13.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average humidity in October: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in October: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (176mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.4 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 27.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average UV index in October: 7

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in October
Chelston, Zambia
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).

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