October weather forecast
Kanilai, The Gambia

October in Kanilai, The Gambia, is a torrid autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

The shift into October is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from September's tropical 32°C (89.6°F) to a very hot 35.4°C (95.7°F). During the month of October, Kanilai's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

October's average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Kanilai, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

Rainfall

In Kanilai, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kanilai, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 453mm (17.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Kanilai is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of October, in Kanilai, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Kanilai is 9.6h.

UV index

January through March, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Kanilai. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.