October weather forecast
Luanshya, Zambia

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Weather in October

Luanshya in October brings an even hotter weather scenario with temperatures soaring up to an approximate 33.6°C (92.5°F) at times. However, this heat is broken by the year's first significant rainfall, measured at 8mm (0.31"). While the humidity level begins to rise, the robust wind from September persists, making the conditions slightly better. Despite higher temperatures and increasing rainfall, October boasts of the longest sunshine hours, maintaining the vibrant cityscape of Luanshya.

Temperature

October stands out as Luanshya's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 33.6°C (92.5°F) and a low of 19°C (66.2°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 36%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3 rainfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. In Luanshya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.6 days and collects up to 954mm (37.56") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 12.2h of sunshine, October has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?

October registers as the month with the average highest temperatures, reaching 33.6°C (92.5°F) at its peak and 19°C (66.2°F) at the lowest.

How hot does it get in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Luanshya, records 33.6°C (92.5°F), while the low-temperature is 19°C (66.2°F).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 36%.

When does it start to rain?

October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 3 rainfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Luanshya have in October?

The average day length in October is 12h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:07 CAT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is October, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Luanshya, the average sunshine duration in October is 12.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Luanshya, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average temperature in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in October: 33.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and June (24.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 19°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average pressure in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average pressure in October: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average wind speed in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average humidity in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average humidity in October: 36%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

Average rainfall in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average rainfall in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in October: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (240mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average rainfall days in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average sunshine days in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in October: 27.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average UV index in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average cloud cover in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in October: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in October
Luanshya, Zambia

Average visibility in October - Luanshya, Zambia
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).

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