October weather forecastKimouanda, Congo

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Kimouanda, Congo, is another tropical spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and an average low of 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

October denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F) from September's 32.3°C (90.1°F). During October, Kimouanda's temperature averages to a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F) at night.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Kimouanda is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kimouanda, in October, it is raining for 24.4 days, with typically 131mm (5.16") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

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 in Kimouanda, Congo. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in October leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.