October weather forecastMacha, Zambia
October
Weather in October
October sees a slight drop in temperature as compared to September, although it still retains much of the heat. The rainfall increases, hinting towards the impending wet season. However, the high wind gusts of the previous month reduce significantly, leading to lesser moving air. This drop in wind speed, coupled with the additional rainfall, establishes October as the harbinger of the upcoming wet season. The added moisture in the atmosphere further brings relief from the preceding warmer months.Temperature
With its high average temperature of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low of 19.6°C (67.3°F), October is regarded as the warmest month.Humidity
In Macha, Zambia, the average relative humidity in October is 32%.Rainfall
January through July, October through December are months with rainfall. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3.5 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Macha, Zambia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 574mm (22.6") of precipitation.Daylight
In Macha, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 28min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:17 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Macha, 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 (22.6°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 19.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).
Average pressure in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average pressure in October: 1011.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.1mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average wind speed in October: 12.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.2km/h).
Average humidity in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average humidity in October: 32%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).
Average rainfall in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average rainfall in October: 5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (156mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in October: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 30min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 12h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in October: 26.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (5.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Macha, 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, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in October: 7
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in October
Macha, Zambia
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).
