October weather forecast
Irogo, Congo

October, like September, in Irogo, Congo, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°C (71.1°F) and max 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

October begins with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in Irogo hover around an average low of 21.7°C (71.1°F) in October.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Irogo, Congo, the average relative humidity in October is 88%.

Rainfall

In Irogo, in October, it is raining for 29.1 days, with typically 205mm (8.07") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Irogo, there are 274.1 rainfall days, and 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Irogo is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, October has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.