October weather forecastHévié, Benin
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Hévié, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°C (85.1°F) and min 24.7°C (76.5°F).Temperature
October's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), hardly different from the previous month. October nights in Hévié document an average temperature reading of 24.7°C (76.5°F).Heat index
In October, the average heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.
Humidity
In Hévié, the average relative humidity in October is 82%.Rainfall
In Hévié, in October, it is raining for 22.7 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hévié, there are 220.8 rainfall days, and 678mm (26.69") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Hévié, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of October, in Hévié, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 8.6h.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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average high temperature in October: 29.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 24.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.3°C).
Average pressure in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average pressure in October: 1011.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average wind speed in October: 11.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (15.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.5km/h).
Average humidity in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average humidity in October: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average rainfall in October: 79mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (125mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (16mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average rainfall days in October: 22.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and September (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall days in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average sunshine days in October: 4.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average UV index in October: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in October
Hévié, Benin
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
