October weather forecast
Gorgo, Burkina Faso

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

Temperature

October brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a hot 32.9°C (91.2°F) in September to a fiery hot 36.5°C (97.7°F). Gorgo records an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F) in October.

Heat index

The average heat index in October is estimated at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 48%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 6 rainfall days, in October, Gorgo aggregates 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 74.3 rainfall days, and 304mm (11.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Gorgo is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:36 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.