October weather forecastBeatrice, Zimbabwe

October

Weather in October

October is a tropical spring month in Beatrice, Zimbabwe, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Beatrice's warmest month, October, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) to a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). If exposure and ongoing activity persist, they might induce a state of tiredness and heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Beatrice is 43%.

Rainfall

In Beatrice, in October, during 4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 538mm (21.18") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Beatrice, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of October in Beatrice, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 10.1h.

UV index

January, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

The average temperatures in Beatrice reach their apex in October, averaging 30.5°C (86.9°F) at the high end and 15.8°C (60.4°F) at the low end.

An average high-temperature, in October, in Beatrice, is 30.5°C (86.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 43%.

In Beatrice, in October, during 4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 31min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

In Beatrice, the average sunshine duration in October is 10.1h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in October: 30.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in October: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in October: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in October: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).

Average rainfall in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in October: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in October: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in October: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Beatrice, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

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