October weather forecastPemba, Zambia

October

Weather in October

October ushers in the beginning of the wet season in Pemba, Zambia, with a notable rise in the levels of precipitation. The rainfall sees an increase, with a jump from 0mm (0") to 5mm (0.2"), signaling the coming wet season. Warm weather ensues, facilitated by the increasing temperature and humidity. Days become longer with more daylight hours and less cloud cover. Heading into November, the weather becomes more characteristically wet with increased rainfall.

Temperature

The average temperatures reach their apex in October, averaging 32.6°C (90.7°F) at the high end and 19.6°C (67.3°F) at the low end.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity 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. Throughout the year, there are 127 rainfall days, and 574mm (22.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pemba, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:15 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

The highest temperatures are recorded in October, with averages reaching a high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

The average high-temperature, in October, in Pemba, is 32.6°C (90.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 19.6°C (67.3°F).

In Pemba, the average relative humidity in October is 32%.

October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3.5 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

In Pemba, the average day length in October is 12h and 29min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:15 CAT.

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

In Pemba, the average sunshine duration in October is 12.2h.

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

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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
Pemba, 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).