October weather forecast
Niarba, Burkina Faso

October is a torrid autumn month in Niarba, Burkina Faso, with an average temperature varying between 35.7°C (96.3°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

The shift from September to October is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a hot 32.4°C (90.3°F) to a fiery hot 35.7°C (96.3°F). Niarba encounters a steady low-temperature average of 24.1°C (75.4°F) throughout the month of October.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is estimated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Niarba, the average relative humidity in October is 56%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 382mm (15.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:38 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.