October weather forecast
Nganda, Senegal

October is a sweltering autumn month in Nganda, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°C (76.3°F) and max 37.4°C (99.3°F).

Temperature

Nganda's transition into October brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F) in September to a fiery hot 37.4°C (99.3°F). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Nganda cools down to an average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) in October.

Heat index

The heat index for October is appraised at a burning hot 52°C (125.6°F). Be on the lookout: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Continued exertion can result in heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Nganda, the average relative humidity in October is 59%.

Rainfall

In Nganda, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nganda, there are 87.2 rainfall days, and 344mm (13.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nganda, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of October in Nganda, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Nganda is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure you're protected; unprotected eyes and skin can get hurt in moments. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.