October weather forecast
Mandina, Senegal

October, like September, is a hot autumn month in Mandina, Senegal, with an average temperature varying between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 33.9°C (93°F).

Temperature

Mandina's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a still tropical 33.9°C (93°F) from September's 31.2°C (88.2°F) in temperature. An average nighttime temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F) is recorded in Mandina during October.

Heat index

The heat index value during October is computed to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Mandina is 73%.

Rainfall

In Mandina, in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Mandina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Mandina is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Mandina is 9.2h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October leads to these advisories:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.