October weather forecastKikanou, Congo

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Kikanou, Congo, is a hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Temperature

With the start of October, Kikanou measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), not significantly differing from September's 32.3°C (90.1°F). The low-temperature in Kikanou averages to an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Kikanou, Congo, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kikanou, during October, the rain falls for 25.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation. In Kikanou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.2 days and collects up to 1266mm (49.84") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of October, in Kikanou, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:00 WAT.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

February through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kikanou. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.