October weather forecast
Bessengue, Cameroon

October is a tropical autumn month in Bessengue, Cameroon, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°C (75°F) and max 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

The start of October sees the average high-temperature at a hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), showing little difference from September's 28.7°C (83.7°F). Bessengue, during the nights of October, experiences an average temperature drop to a warm 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is appraised at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In October, in Bessengue, the rain falls for 28 days. Throughout October, 160mm (6.3") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1382mm (54.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Bessengue, Cameroon, is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of October, in Bessengue, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:04 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Bessengue is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bessengue are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.