October weather forecastRaffingora, Zimbabwe

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another hot spring month in Raffingora, Zimbabwe, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°C (65.7°F) and 32.7°C (90.9°F).

Temperature

October tends to be the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 32.7°C (90.9°F) and a low of 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Humidity

In Raffingora, Zimbabwe, the average relative humidity in October is 36%.

Rainfall

January through May, October through December are months with rainfall. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3.4 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.7 rainfall days, and 636mm (25.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Raffingora, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

Sunshine

In Raffingora, the average sunshine in October is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in October transforms into this advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

October is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 32.7°C (90.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Raffingora in October has an average high-temperature of 32.7°C (90.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In Raffingora, the average relative humidity in October is 36%.

October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3.4 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 18:03 CAT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 10.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in October: 32.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in October: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in October: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in October: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in October: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (190mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

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

  • 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in October: 26.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • 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 May and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in October: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in October
Raffingora, Zimbabwe

  • 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).