October weather forecastAmou, Benin

Weather in October

October in Amou, Benin, is a tropical autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.6°C (88.9°F) and min 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

As Amou transitions into October, the average high-temperature stands at a hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. In Amou, October nights witness a steady temperature drop to a pleasant 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

In October, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Amou, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Amou, Benin, in October, it is raining for 24.5 days, with typically 137mm (5.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Amou, Benin, there are 227.3 rainfall days, and 958mm (37.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Amou is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Amou. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During October, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.