October weather forecast
Minyamé, Cameroon

October is a hot autumn month in Minyamé, Cameroon, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

The arrival of October sees a recorded average high-temperature of a tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. During October nights, Minyamé records an average temperature of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

The heat index for October is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. 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. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. 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. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Minyamé is 82%.

Rainfall

In Minyamé, during October, the rain falls for 28 days and regularly aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Minyamé, Cameroon, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1382mm (54.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Minyamé, Cameroon, is 7.6h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. 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. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.