October weather forecast
Ouaké, Benin

October is a hot autumn month in Ouaké, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°C (72.7°F) and max 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

October signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a warm 29.5°C (85.1°F) in September to a hot 32.6°C (90.7°F). During the nights in October, Ouaké experiences a consistent average temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during October is evaluated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. 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. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Ouaké is 70%.

Rainfall

In Ouaké, in October, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 630mm (24.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Ouaké is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Ouaké is 9.2h.

UV index

In Ouaké, Benin, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.