October weather forecastMoloundou, Cameroon

Weather in October

October, like September, is a hot autumn month in Moloundou, Cameroon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Moloundou, Cameroon, registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) with the arrival of October, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Moloundou's nighttime temperature during October is consistently averaged at an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in October is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

October is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Moloundou. Rain falls for 28.1 days and accumulates 147mm (5.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Moloundou is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of October, in Moloundou, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:44 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, October has the least sunshine of the year in Moloundou, Cameroon.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during October translates into the following guidance:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.