October weather forecast
Boukoumoukongo, Congo

October, like September, is a hot spring month in Boukoumoukongo, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

The shift into October uncovers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), subtly different from the previous month. Nightly temperatures in Boukoumoukongo drop to an average low of 22.6°C (72.7°F) in October.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. 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 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Boukoumoukongo, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Boukoumoukongo, during October, the rain falls for 24.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation. In Boukoumoukongo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.5 days and collects up to 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Boukoumoukongo, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:59 WAT.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.