October weather forecast
Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

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Weather in October

As we delve into October, Longwood is met with an increase in daily sunshine hours, along with a decrease in average wind speed. October sees a slight drop in the gust speed of wind to 38.5km/h (23.9mph), commencing its downward trend which continues up to January. This month also stands out for having the least rainfall, a trend that continues into November. The changing weather coupled with the receding of chilling winters paves the way for favourable autumnal conditions. With this, the region of Longwood gets ready for a series of local harvest festivals.

Temperature

As October takes its course, Longwood's average high-temperature registers at a still refreshing 19.9°C (67.8°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. In Longwood, October nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of 18.7°C (65.7°F).

Humidity

October is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

May, September through November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of rain.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of October, in Longwood, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.

Sunshine

In Longwood, the average sunshine in October is 4.5h.

UV index

August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Longwood in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Longwood, is 19.9°C (67.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 18.7°C (65.7°F).

What is the most humid month in Longwood?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, October is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in October in Longwood?

The average relative humidity in October is 82%.

What is the driest month in Longwood?

The months with the least rainfall in Longwood are May, September through November Rain falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of rain.

How much does it rain in Longwood in October?

In Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, during October, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

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

In Longwood, the average day length in October is 12h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Longwood?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:26 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Longwood have in October?

In Longwood, the average sunshine duration in October is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Longwood?

The months with the lowest UV index are August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in October in Longwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in October
Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Average temperature in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average high temperature in October: 19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (24.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (19.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are September and October (18.7°C).

Average pressure in October
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Average pressure in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average pressure in October: 1017.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
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Average wind speed in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average wind speed in October: 27.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (28.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (21.8km/h).

Average humidity in October
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Average humidity in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average humidity in October: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (74%).

Average rainfall in October
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Average rainfall in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average rainfall in October: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (11mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, September, October and November (6mm).

Average rainfall days in October
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Average rainfall days in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
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Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
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Average sunshine days in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average sunshine days in October: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in October
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Average UV index in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are August, September and October (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
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Average cloud cover in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average cloud cover in October: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in October
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Average visibility in October - Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • 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).

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