October weather forecast
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

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Weather in October

October in Arawa, Papua New Guinea, meshes the characteristics of the preceding and succeeding months to create its own weather identity. The month sees a further decrease in rainfall to 493mm (19.41") and a rise in highest temperatures to 26.8°C (80.2°F). The city's ambiance remains tropical, with abundant moisture, predictably steady winds, and prolonged cloud cover. November follows this trend with nominal modifications in the weather conditions.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during October is a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Arawa's average low-temperature in the month of October is recorded at a pleasant 21.1°C (70°F).

Humidity

In Arawa, the average relative humidity in October is 90%.

Rainfall

In Arawa, in October, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 493mm (19.41") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 352.6 rainfall days, and 5043mm (198.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Arawa, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 17:31 +10.

Sunshine

In Arawa, Papua New Guinea, the average sunshine in October is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Feb 5, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Arawa in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Arawa, records 26.8°C (80.2°F), while the low-temperature is 21.1°C (70°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Arawa?

In October, the average relative humidity in Arawa is 90%.

How many days does it rain in October in Arawa?

In Arawa, in October, during 29.5 rainfall days, 493mm (19.41") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October in Arawa?

In Arawa, Papua New Guinea, the average day length in October is 12h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Arawa?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 17:31 +10.

How long on average sun shines in October in Arawa?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Arawa, Papua New Guinea, is 4.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Arawa?

January, February, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in October in Arawa?

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

Average temperature in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average temperature in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in October: 26.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are November and December (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 21.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.5°C).

Average pressure in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average pressure in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in October: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average wind speed in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average humidity in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in October: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (88%).

Average rainfall in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average rainfall in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in October: 493mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (511mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (281mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average rainfall days in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in October: 29.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (26.8 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average sunshine days in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0 days).

Average UV index in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average UV index in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in October: 6

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

Average cloud cover in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average cloud cover in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in October: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).

Average visibility in October
Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Average visibility in October - Arawa, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in October: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6km).

Arawa, Papua New Guinea

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