October weather forecast
Loum, Cameroon

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Weather in October

October brings a marked shift in the weather as Loum, Cameroon transitions into the dredges of the wet season. The temperature slyly increases to 26.6°C (79.9°F) while rainfall decreases further. A slight increase in daily sunshine hours depicts the retreat of the wet season, though the month remains mostly cloudy. The humidity takes a considerable dip, offering a more comfortable environment. Significantly, October indicates the onset of the dry season in the city, paving the way for brighter days and clearer skies.

Temperature

The arrival of October coincides with an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.6°C (79.9°F), indicating a minimal shift from September's 25.7°C (78.3°F). An average low-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F) is common during the nights of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Loum is 89%.

Rainfall

In Loum, in October, it is raining for 29.7 days, with typically 286mm (11.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Loum, Cameroon, there are 272.3 rainfall days, and 2100mm (82.68") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of October, in Loum, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:03 WAT.

Sunshine

In Loum, the average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Loum, Cameroon. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during October translates into the following directions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Loum?

In October, in Loum, the average high-temperature is 26.6°C (79.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.6°C (65.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is computed to be 35°C (95°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Loum?

The average relative humidity in October in Loum is 89%.

How many days does it rain in October in Loum?

In Loum, Cameroon, in October, during 29.7 rainfall days, 286mm (11.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Loum have in October?

The average day length in October in Loum is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Loum?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:03 WAT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Loum?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Loum?

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Loum, Cameroon.

How high is the UV index in October in Loum?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Loum, Cameroon, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average temperature in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average high temperature in October: 26.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (18.4°C).

Average pressure in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average pressure in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average pressure in October: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average wind speed in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average wind speed in October: 3.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.3km/h).

Average humidity in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average humidity in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average humidity in October: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (59%).

Average rainfall in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average rainfall in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall in October: 286mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (329mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (11mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average rainfall days in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall days in October: 29.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average sunshine days in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average sunshine days in October: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average UV index in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average UV index in October: 6

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

Average cloud cover in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average cloud cover in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average cloud cover in October: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Loum, Cameroon

Average visibility in October - Loum, Cameroon
  • Average visibility in October: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6km).

Loum, Cameroon

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