October is the tenth month in Julian and Gregorian calendars. Name comes from Latin/Greek "ôctō" meaning "eight". Ancient Romans celebrated five Mundus patet on October 5-19. Anglo-Saxons called it Winterfylleth, marking winter's beginning
Thunderstorms are characterized by lightning and thunder, occurring in cumulonimbus clouds. They typically produce strong winds, heavy rain, and sometimes snow or hail. Thunderstorms can form in any location but most frequently in mid-latitude regions
Tri-State tornado (1925) is most extreme, reaching 219 miles and 3+1⁄2 hours. Guin tornado (1974) set highest violent tornado speed at 75 mph. Daulatpur-Saturia tornado (1989) killed approximately 1,300 people worldwide
Africa experiences a variety of climates including equatorial, tropical, and desert types. Temperate climates are rare, with high elevations and fringes having Mediterranean climates. Africa is the most tropical continent due to its equatorial location. Temperatures are consistently high, with the hottest region being Dallol, Ethiopia
Winter is currently the current season in the United States. Spring starts March 20, 2025, lasting until June 20, 2025. Summer begins June 20, 2025, lasting until September 22, 2025. Fall starts September 22, 2025, lasting until December 21, 2025. Winter begins December 21, 2025, lasting until March 20, 2026
Sunny/clear weather occurs above 85,340 meters altitude. Sunny days are brought by anticyclones and cause temperature variations. Clear skies at night significantly lower temperatures