October witnesses an abrupt change in
Sarh's weather, marking the shift from the wet season to the dry. The return of hotter temperatures sets the tone for the remainder of the year. Rainfall diminishes, and the humidity takes a plunge, inviting crisp air into the city. As the rains withdraw, the locals embrace the sunshine-drenched cityscape. Sedate after the rains, Sarh gleams in the October light, resuming the beat of normal life post the monsoon might.
Temperature
October's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still hot 33.6°C (92.5°F) from
September's 31.7°C (89.1°F). In Sarh, October's nights observe an average temperature dip to an agreeable 21.7°C (71.1°F).
Heat index
October's mean heat index is estimated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F).
Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical 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.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.
Humidity
In Sarh, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.
Rainfall
In Sarh, in October, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Sarh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86 days and collects up to 969mm (38.15") of precipitation.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:24 WAT.
Sunshine
In Sarh, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.