October weather forecast
Mumbwa, Zambia

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Weather in October

October denotes the onset of the rainy season and a break from the heat observed in September in Mumbwa. As temperatures start to cool down, rainfall begins to increase, signaling the return of the wet season. In October, the most substantial volume of rainfall after the dry period is recorded, with a noteworthy 112mm (4.41") of rain. Transitioning to November, rainfall continues to rise consistently hinting at the peak of the rainy season. Consequently, October signifies the commencement of the wet period with refreshing showers after a stretch of hot, dry months.

Temperature

Mumbwa's October weather reaches an average high of 33.9°C (93°F) and an average low of 20.2°C (68.4°F), making it the warmest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Mumbwa is 32%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Mumbwa are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 2.2 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 896mm (35.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:14 CAT.

Sunshine

October has the most sunshine of the year in Mumbwa, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mumbwa, Zambia, are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during October translates into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Mumbwa?

Mumbwa experiences its highest temperatures in October, with an average peak of 33.9°C (93°F) and a low of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

How hot does it get in Mumbwa in October?

In October, in Mumbwa, the average high-temperature is 33.9°C (93°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.2°C (68.4°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Mumbwa?

The average relative humidity in October in Mumbwa, Zambia, is 32%.

When does it start to rain in Mumbwa?

October is the first month it rains in Mumbwa. Throughout October, in the average 2.2 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Mumbwa have in October?

In Mumbwa, Zambia, the average day length in October is 12h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Mumbwa?

On the first day of October in Mumbwa, Zambia, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:14 CAT.

What month has the most sunshine in Mumbwa?

October has the most sunshine of the year in Mumbwa, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in October in Mumbwa?

The average sunshine duration in October is 12.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Mumbwa?

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mumbwa.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Mumbwa?

In Mumbwa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average temperature in October - Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in October: 33.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 20.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).

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Average pressure in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average pressure in October - Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average pressure in October: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and November (1010.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average wind speed in October - Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.9km/h).

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Average humidity in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average humidity in October - Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average humidity in October: 32%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (29%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average rainfall in October - Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in October: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (237mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average rainfall days in October - Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.3 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mumbwa, 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 18min).

  • 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: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average sunshine days in October - Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average UV index in October - Mumbwa, 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 and June (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average cloud cover in October - Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

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Average visibility in October
Mumbwa, Zambia

Average visibility in October - Mumbwa, 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 (7km).

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