Zambia Weather in October: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In October, Zambia experiences its hot season, with high temperatures averaging 33.5°C (92.3°F) and sometimes reaching highs of 40°C (104°F). The country sees a significant increase in precipitation, with an average of 13 rainy days throughout the month and a total rainfall of around 1.1 inches. The humidity remains relatively high, with an average of 42.1%. Zambia has a relatively high average wind speed of 23.1 km/h (14.4 mph) during October, with gusts reaching up to 43.9 km/h (27.3 mph). The skies are often partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 41.7%. The chance of precipitation is 38.7%, and the most common type of precipitation is rain.
What is the temperature in Zambia in October?
Average air temperature in Zambia is 26.3°C (79.3°F) in October. The outside temperature in Zambia feels like 25.7°C (78.3°F) on a typical October day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 33.5°C (92.3°F) and feels like 31.8°C (89.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 20.2°C (68.3°F) which feels like 20.2°C (68.3°F).
How hot is Zambia in October?
The hot temperature in October in Zambia rises to 38.4°C (101.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 42.1% humidity. During hottest days of October it feels like 35.7 °C (96.3°F). The average maximum temp in Zambia is 33.5°C (96.3°F) during day time in October.
How cold is Zambia in October?
The coldest temp in Zambia in October drops to 13°C (55.4°F) during the cold nights. With 23.1km/h (14.4mph) winds and 42.1% humidity it feels like 13°C (55.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 20.2°C (68.3°F) during night time in October.
Does it rain in Zambia in October?
Yes, it rains for 13 days in Zambia in October averaging 1.1 mm of precipitation. Zambia has a 38.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of October.
How much does it rain in Zambia throughout October?
Zambia has 1.1 mm (0.04 inch) of rain per day on average in October. It rains for an average of 13 days out of the entire month.
Is Zambia windy in October?
The average speed of wind in Zambia during October is 23.1km/h (14.4mph) and average windgust is 43.9km/h (27.3mph). On some days in October wind can reach up to 47.9km/h (29.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Zambia in October?
Most days of October the wind is blowing from East direction in Zambia.
What are the humidity levels in Zambia in October?
The average humidity levels in Zambia in October are 42.1%. Daily humidity levels in Zambia range from 24.7% to 68% during October.
How many hours of daylight are in Zambia in October?
Zambia has 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight in October on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Zambia in October is at 5:39:43 and the sunset is at 18:06:20.
What is the cloud coverage in Zambia in October?
Clouds cover 41.7% of the sky on average throughout October in Zambia. The cloud coverage ranges from 5.5% to 90.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in October in Zambia?
The average UV index in Zambia is 9.7 in October. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Zambia in October?
The average solar radiation is 281.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Zambia during October. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 152.6 W/m2 to 341.7 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during October in Zambia?
The average solar energy during October in Zambia is 24.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 13 MJ/m2, to 29.6 MJ/m2 during October.
Are there severe weather risks in Zambia in October?
Yes, there is a 11.9% risk for severe weather in Zambia in October.
What is the air pressure in Zambia in October?
On average the air pressure in Zambia in October is 1012.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1005.6 mb to 1018.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Zambia in October?
The average daylight visibility in Zambia in October is 22 km (13.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 17.8 km (11.1 miles) to 24.4 km (15.2 miles) throughout October.
What is the dew point in Zambia in October?
The average dew point in Zambia during October is 10.8°C (51.5°F).
Where is the data for Zambia climate in October coming from?
The climate data for Zambia in October is collected from the following weather stations.
- KAFUE POLDER, ZA
- LUSAKA INTERNATIONAL, ZA
- LUSAKA CITY, ZA
- MOUNT MAKULU, ZA
- FLKK