October weather forecast
Pô, Burkina Faso

October stands as the doorway month from wet to dry in Pô. By this time, the rainfall reduces to just 32mm (1.26") and a significant improvement in visibility can be observed. The overall weather starts leaning more towards a dry, warm pattern, reminiscent of earlier times during the year. October provides an atmospheric palate cleanser, offering a charm of its own with increasingly clearer skies and fewer rain occurrences.

Temperature

October's arrival in Pô brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F) in September to a fiery hot 35.7°C (96.3°F). During October, the average low-temperature is a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is appraised at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

In Pô, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pô, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.6 days and collects up to 382mm (15.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:40 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October leads to these advisories:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.