October weather forecastFort Rixon, Zimbabwe

October

Weather in October

October is a tropical spring month in Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Temperature

Fort Rixon's October weather, marked by an average high temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F), is the warmest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Fort Rixon is 39%.

Rainfall

In Fort Rixon, in October, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fort Rixon, there are 77.6 rainfall days, and 274mm (10.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:11 CAT.

Sunshine

October has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Fort Rixon. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during October translates into the following directions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

October, recognised by an average high temperature of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and a low of 17.5°C (63.5°F), is Fort Rixon's warmest month.

The high-temperature, in October, in Fort Rixon, records 30.6°C (87.1°F), while the low-temperature is 17.5°C (63.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 39%.

In Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe, in October, during 5.5 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Fort Rixon, the average day length in October is 12h and 34min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:11 CAT.

With an average of 12h of sunshine, October has the most sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in October is 12h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in October: 30.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 17.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9°C).

Average pressure in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in October: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in October: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in October: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in October: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in October: 12

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).