October weather forecast
Bongor, Chad

October welcomes a significant change with the commencement of the dry season. Temperatures start rising again between 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 33.6°C (92.5°F) bringing back the characteristic heat of Bongor. The sudden absence of rainfall leaves behind lower humidity levels. The cloud cover reduces drastically, promising bright sunshine and clear skies. As Bongor transitions into this phase, residents adjust to the drying landscape and warmer temperatures.

Temperature

As October arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from 30.5°C (86.9°F) in September to a still tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F). Throughout October, Bongor records an average temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F) at night.

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Bongor, Chad, is 60%.

Rainfall

In Bongor, during October, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation. In Bongor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.7 days and collects up to 572mm (22.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Bongor is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of October in Bongor, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:35 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bongor, Chad, the average sunshine in October is 9.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in October transforms into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.