October weather forecastIna, Benin

Weather in October

October showcases a more drastic shift in Ina's weather as the rainfall continues to decrease. While temperatures rise slightly, the humidity and cloud cover begin to dwindle. Reclaimed sunshine and longer daylight hint at the approaching dry season. The wind acts as a comforting element against the lingering heat. Characterized by retreating rainfall, warming temperatures and declining humidity, October marks the advent of the dry season.

Temperature

Upon the beginning of October, Ina's high-temperatures register at a hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) marks the nights throughout October.

Heat index

The average heat index in October is computed to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ina, in October, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.7 rainfall days, and 607mm (23.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ina, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. 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. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.