October weather forecast
Doundougou, Burkina Faso

October in Doundougou, Burkina Faso, is a very hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 24.7°C (76.5°F) and 36.5°C (97.7°F).

Temperature

October introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from September's tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F) to a torrid 36.5°C (97.7°F). In Doundougou, in October, the average low-temperature is a warm 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is calculated to be an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Doundougou, the average relative humidity in October is 48%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains in Doundougou. During 6 rainfall days, in October, Doundougou aggregates 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Doundougou, Burkina Faso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.3 days and collects up to 304mm (11.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Doundougou, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:33 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Doundougou, Burkina Faso, is 9.7h.

UV index

March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Doundougou. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in October translates into this advice:
Always be careful, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn in no time. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.