October weather forecast
Kikondi, Congo

October, the same as September, in Kikondi, Congo, is another hot spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°C (87.6°F) and 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

The start of October sees the average high-temperature at a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), showing little difference from September's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Throughout October, Kikondi experiences a low-temperature average of 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during October is estimated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, in Kikondi, the rain falls for 24.4 days. Throughout October, 131mm (5.16") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kikondi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.5 days and collects up to 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kikondi, Congo, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:58 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is October, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.