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

Kouritenga, Burkina Faso, experiences an average high-temperature of a torrid 36.4°C (97.5°F) in October, subtly different from September's 33.5°C (92.3°F). During October, Kouritenga sees a mean low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light 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 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. 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 significant for 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.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. 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. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Kouritenga, Burkina Faso, the average relative humidity in October is 46%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains in Kouritenga. During 6.7 rainfall days, in October, Kouritenga aggregates 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 310mm (12.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Kouritenga, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in October transforms into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.