October weather forecast
Kouritenga, Burkina Faso

As October rolls into Kouritenga, the wet season draws to a close, making way for the dryer months ahead. The town experiences less cloud cover, less rainfall, and lower humidity compared to the previous month of September. The transition in weather offers a distinctive charm to the town. Despite the reduction in rainfall, temperatures remain consistent, facilitating exploring the outdoor beauty of Kouritenga. November shows further improvements in the weather conditions.

Temperature

The arrival of October denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a fiery hot 36.4°C (97.5°F) from September's 33.5°C (92.3°F). During October, Kouritenga records an average temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value during October is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 46%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 6.7 rainfall days, in October, Kouritenga aggregates 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. In Kouritenga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.9 days and collects up to 310mm (12.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:35 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kouritenga, the average sunshine in October is 9.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.