October weather forecast
Kikombolo, Congo

October, the same as September, in Kikombolo, Congo, is another tropical spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°C (72.5°F) and an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

October registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), slightly varied from September's 32.5°C (90.5°F). In October, Kikombolo encounters an average low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) during the night.

Heat index

The average heat index in October is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several 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 hold particular importance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kikombolo, Congo, in October, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 138mm (5.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Kikombolo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 243.1 days and collects up to 1109mm (43.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Kikombolo, Congo, is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:52 WAT.

Sunshine

June, October and November, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kikombolo.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kikombolo are February, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.