Duba weather in October
In October, Duba sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.2 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 30°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 91% of the time in October, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of October to 11 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Duba's 5th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Duba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 6:42 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 9%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.5 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 30°C by the end.
A typical October day in Duba reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C cooler than September and about 4°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 |
| 2 | 33 | 26 |
| 3 | 33 | 26 |
| 4 | 33 | 26 |
| 5 | 33 | 26 |
| 6 | 33 | 26 |
| 7 | 33 | 26 |
| 8 | 33 | 26 |
| 9 | 33 | 25 |
| 10 | 33 | 25 |
| 11 | 33 | 25 |
| 12 | 32 | 25 |
| 13 | 32 | 25 |
| 14 | 32 | 25 |
| 15 | 32 | 25 |
| 16 | 32 | 25 |
| 17 | 32 | 25 |
| 18 | 32 | 25 |
| 19 | 32 | 24 |
| 20 | 32 | 24 |
| 21 | 31 | 24 |
| 22 | 31 | 24 |
| 23 | 31 | 24 |
| 24 | 31 | 24 |
| 25 | 31 | 24 |
| 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 27 | 31 | 23 |
| 28 | 30 | 23 |
| 29 | 30 | 23 |
| 30 | 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 30 | 23 |
How October really feels in Duba
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 20 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Duba weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 5th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 15° | 11 | 0.9 | 10.5 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 23° / 16° | 3 | 0.7 | 11 | 9.2 |
| Mar | 25° / 18° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.8 | 9.2 |
| Apr | 29° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 12.6 | 7.8 |
| May | 32° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 34° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 34° / 28° | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 35° / 28° | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 34° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 32° / 25° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.3 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 20° | 5 | 0.7 | 10.6 | 8.1 |
| Dec | 24° / 16° | 7 | 0.8 | 10.3 | 9.1 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 91% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 4% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 5%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Cloudier (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 97 | 3 |
| 7 | 96 | 4 |
| 8 | 96 | 4 |
| 9 | 96 | 4 |
| 10 | 96 | 4 |
| 11 | 95 | 5 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 |
| 13 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 93 | 7 |
| 20 | 93 | 7 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 |
| 22 | 93 | 7 |
| 23 | 94 | 6 |
| 24 | 94 | 6 |
| 25 | 94 | 6 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 93 | 7 |
| 29 | 93 | 7 |
| 30 | 93 | 7 |
| 31 | 93 | 7 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Duba gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.2 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the muggy band about 40% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 48% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 |
| Muggy (%) | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Oppressive (%) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 55 | 15 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 55 | 14 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 54 | 14 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 54 | 13 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 53 | 13 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 53 | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 53 | 12 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 52 | 11 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 51 | 11 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 51 | 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 49 | 10 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 48 | 10 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 46 | 9 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 45 | 9 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 39 | 43 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 42 | 8 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 40 | 8 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 10 | 43 | 39 | 7 | 0 |
| 19 | 2 | 11 | 43 | 37 | 7 | 0 |
| 20 | 2 | 12 | 44 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| 21 | 2 | 14 | 44 | 34 | 6 | 0 |
| 22 | 3 | 15 | 45 | 32 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | 4 | 16 | 45 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | 4 | 18 | 44 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| 25 | 5 | 20 | 44 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 26 | 6 | 21 | 43 | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| 27 | 7 | 23 | 42 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | 8 | 25 | 41 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | 9 | 26 | 40 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | 10 | 28 | 39 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | 11 | 30 | 38 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 12 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of October to 11 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:34 AM to 6:52 AM, and sunset from 6:19 PM to 5:50 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:19 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:19 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:34 | 6:17 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:15 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:36 | 6:14 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:13 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:37 | 6:12 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:38 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:38 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:39 | 6:09 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:39 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:05 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:03 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 6:42 | 6:02 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 6:43 | 6:01 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 6:43 | 6:00 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 6:44 | 6:00 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 6:45 | 5:59 |
| 21 | 11.2 | 6:45 | 5:58 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 6:46 | 5:57 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 6:46 | 5:56 |
| 24 | 11.1 | 6:47 | 5:55 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 6:48 | 5:54 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 6:48 | 5:53 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:49 | 5:53 |
| 28 | 11.0 | 6:50 | 5:52 |
| 29 | 11.0 | 6:51 | 5:51 |
| 30 | 11.0 | 6:51 | 5:50 |
| 31 | 11.0 | 6:52 | 5:50 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.5 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.98 kWh/m² to a high of 7.92 kWh/m² in June across the year — October's 5.5 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Duba
None of Duba's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Duba sees seasonal dust haze (April–May), heaviest in May.
Is October a good time to visit Duba?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Duba for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Duba in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Duba sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Duba in October
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 23 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 24 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Duba in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Duba peaks around August 14 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Duba in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Duba is worst in April — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (November, 14 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 18 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 29 | Moderate |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Duba?
Duba sits at 27.4°N, 35.7°E, 13 m above sea level, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest listed city is Tabuk, 145 km away.
Topography around Duba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Duba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Duba has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 90 m around an average of 16 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 455 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,268 m.
The land around Duba is covered by bare terrain (42%) and water (41%) within 3 km, bare terrain (50%) and water (49%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (65%) and water (35%) within 80 km.
Saudi Arabia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $34,537
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 35.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 404
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Duba (27.3513°, 35.6901°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).