October weather forecast
Koulouba, Burkina Faso

In October, Koulouba, Burkina Faso, enters the later stages of the wet season. With the downfall dropping to a mere 33mm (1.3"), it marks the return to the dry weather conditions. The town witnesses the ebbing of the rains amid the persistence of the warm sun. This drier weather forms a stark contrast to the preceding wet season. The reduced rainfall in this month signals a transition to drier and hotter conditions over the next few months.

Temperature

Koulouba's transition into October sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a tropical 32°C (89.6°F) in September to a torrid 35.4°C (95.7°F). Koulouba reports a considerable drop from daytime temperatures in October, recording an average nighttime figure of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is estimated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. 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 is 58%.

Rainfall

In Koulouba, in October, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Koulouba, there are 35.2 rainfall days, and 788mm (31.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of October in Koulouba, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:40 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Koulouba are January through March, May, October and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine.