October weather forecast
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde

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Weather in October

October brings striking changes in Ribeira da Barca's weather, with temperatures dropping and rainfall reducing to 40mm (1.57"). The cloud coverage lessens significantly, giving way to clear skies and longer sunlit hours across the day. Although winds pick up a slight pace, the decrease in both temperature and rainfall outweighs this effect, making October a preferred touring month. The mix of sunny, somewhat cloudy days, and largely rain-free evenings provides leisure seekers ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits and explorations.

Temperature

October, recording an average high temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and a low temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F), is Ribeira da Barca's warmest month.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

In Ribeira da Barca, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ribeira da Barca, in October, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. In Ribeira da Barca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 54.1 days and collects up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:06 -01.

Sunshine

In Ribeira da Barca, the average sunshine in October is 8.9h.

UV index

August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in October translates into this advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full 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.
Updated: Jan 26, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Ribeira da Barca?

October is the month when Ribeira da Barca's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and lows of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

How hot is it in Ribeira da Barca in October?

During October, Ribeira da Barca experiences an average high-temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and a low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Ribeira da Barca?

In October, the average relative humidity in Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Ribeira da Barca in October?

In Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde, in October, during 7.1 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ribeira da Barca have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Ribeira da Barca?

On the first day of October in Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:06 -01.

How many hours of sunshine does Ribeira da Barca have in October?

In Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Ribeira da Barca?

The months with the highest UV index in Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde, are August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Ribeira da Barca?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Ribeira da Barca is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in October
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde

Average temperature in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average high temperature in October: 28.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 25.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in October
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Average pressure in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average pressure in October: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
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Average wind speed in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average wind speed in October: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in October
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Average humidity in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in October
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Average rainfall in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall in October: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in October
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Average rainfall days in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
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Average sunshine days in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).

Average UV index in October
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Average UV index in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average UV index in October: 7

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

Average cloud cover in October
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Average cloud cover in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in October
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde

Average visibility in October - Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde

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