October weather forecast
Cangandala, Angola

October, like September, is another tropical spring month in Cangandala, Angola, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°C (69.3°F) and max 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Cangandala in October witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), indicating a slight variation from September's 31.4°C (88.5°F). Cangandala's temperature in October lowers to a consistent average of 20.7°C (69.3°F) during the nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Cangandala, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Cangandala, in October, during 25.2 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 208.7 rainfall days, and 1182mm (46.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cangandala, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 17:51 WAT.

Sunshine

In Cangandala, the average sunshine in October is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.