Ghana Weather in October: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In October, Ghana experiences its second rainy season, known as the “minor rainy season.” This period is characterized by frequent rain showers and thunderstorms, especially in the central and southern regions of the country. The average precipitation in Ghana in October is around 4.82 mm, with a precipitation probability of 64.5%. The average temperature in Ghana in October is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with highs reaching 30.7°C (87.2°F) and lows dropping to 24.9°C (76.9°F). The average humidity is 84.0%, and the average windspeed is 22.6 km/h (14.0 mph), with gusts up to 22.1 km/h (13.7 mph). The skies are often cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 56.9%. The weather conditions in Ghana in October are conducive to agricultural activities, as the rain helps to nourish the crops. This is a time when farmers are busy planting and tending to their fields in preparation for the upcoming dry season. The increased rainfall also helps to replenish the country’s water sources, providing relief from the heat of the previous months.
What is the temperature in Ghana in October?
Average air temperature in Ghana is 27.4°C (81.3°F) in October. The outside temperature in Ghana feels like 30.2°C (86.3°F) on a typical October day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 30.7°C (87.2°F) and feels like 36.5°C (97.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 24.9°C (76.9°F) which feels like 24.9°C (76.9°F).
How hot is Ghana in October?
The hot temperature in October in Ghana rises to 32.7°C (90.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 84% humidity. During hottest days of October it feels like 39.2 °C (102.6°F). The average maximum temp in Ghana is 30.7°C (102.6°F) during day time in October.
How cold is Ghana in October?
The coldest temp in Ghana in October drops to 22°C (71.6°F) during the cold nights. With 22.6km/h (14.1mph) winds and 84% humidity it feels like 22°C (71.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 24.9°C (76.9°F) during night time in October.
Does it rain in Ghana in October?
Yes, it rains for 28 days in Ghana in October averaging 4.82 mm of precipitation. Ghana has a 64.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of October.
How much does it rain in Ghana throughout October?
Ghana has 4.82 mm (0.19 inch) of rain per day on average in October. It rains for an average of 28 days out of the entire month.
Is Ghana windy in October?
The average speed of wind in Ghana during October is 22.6km/h (14.1mph) and average windgust is 22.1km/h (13.7mph). On some days in October wind can reach up to 29.5km/h (18.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Ghana in October?
Most days of October the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Ghana.
What are the humidity levels in Ghana in October?
The average humidity levels in Ghana in October are 84%. Daily humidity levels in Ghana range from 80.2% to 92% during October.
How many hours of daylight are in Ghana in October?
Ghana has 11 hours 59 minutes of daylight in October on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Ghana in October is at 5:47:00 and the sunset is at 17:46:50.
What is the cloud coverage in Ghana in October?
Clouds cover 56.9% of the sky on average throughout October in Ghana. The cloud coverage ranges from 30.1% to 89% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in October in Ghana?
The average UV index in Ghana is 8.7 in October. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Ghana in October?
The average solar radiation is 236.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Ghana during October. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 28.7 W/m2 to 289.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during October in Ghana?
The average solar energy during October in Ghana is 20.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.4 MJ/m2, to 25 MJ/m2 during October.
Are there severe weather risks in Ghana in October?
Yes, there is a 30% risk for severe weather in Ghana in October.
What is the air pressure in Ghana in October?
On average the air pressure in Ghana in October is 1011.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.4 mb to 1012.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Ghana in October?
The average daylight visibility in Ghana in October is 11.2 km (7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.3 km (5.8 miles) to 14 km (8.7 miles) throughout October.
What is the dew point in Ghana in October?
The average dew point in Ghana during October is 24.3°C (75.8°F).
Where is the data for Ghana climate in October coming from?
The climate data for Ghana in October is collected from the following weather stations.
- KOFORIDUA, GH
- AKUSE, GH
- KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL, GH
- TEMA, GH
- DGAA