October weather forecast
Loukouo, Congo

October, the same as September, in Loukouo, Congo, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into October, Loukouo experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Throughout October, the average low-temperature in Loukouo dips to a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In Loukouo, Congo, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, in Loukouo, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout October, 176mm (6.93") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Loukouo, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Loukouo is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of October in Loukouo, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:52 WAT.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year in Loukouo, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Loukouo. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during October translates into these guidelines:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.