October weather forecastShamva, Zimbabwe

October

Weather in October

Shamva, Zimbabwe, embraces October with surging summer heat and a significant increase in rainfall. Taking a departure from the previous dry months, October gets 10mm (0.39") of rainfall. The high temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) indicates the distinct change in season. While the city witnesses increased daylight hours, the wind speed continues to rise. Despite these changes, the UV index remains at a moderate level, ensuring feasible conditions for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Shamva's October weather, with an average high temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low temperature of 17°C (62.6°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.

Humidity

In Shamva, the average relative humidity in October is 46%.

Rainfall

In Shamva, during October, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In Shamva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137 days and collects up to 700mm (27.56") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 17:59 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.9h.

UV index

October is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Shamva, October is identified by the average highest temperatures, reaching a peak of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 17°C (62.6°F).

The high-temperature during October is 31.5°C (88.7°F) and the low-temperature is 17°C (62.6°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Shamva is 46%.

In Shamva, in October, during 4.8 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 17:59 CAT.

In Shamva, the average sunshine duration in October is 9.9h.

With an average maximum UV index of 7, October is the month with the highest UV index.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

29.8°C

31.5°C

30.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.8km/h

11km/h

9.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.7

24.6

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

24%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average high temperature in October: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in October: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in October: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in October: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in October: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (44%).

Average rainfall in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in October: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (194mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in October: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (26.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Shamva, 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: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in October: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average UV index in October: 7

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in October: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Shamva, 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).