October weather forecast
Cococodji, Benin

October, like September, in Cococodji, Benin, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 25.4°C (77.7°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

Cococodji registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) with the arrival of October, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Cococodji encounters a negligible difference from daytime peaks throughout the October nights, with a low-temperature average of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Cococodji, the average relative humidity in October is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cococodji, in October, during 21.3 rainfall days, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cococodji, there are 204.5 rainfall days, and 599mm (23.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October in Cococodji, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.