October weather forecast
Mbiongo, Congo

October, like September, is another hot spring month in Mbiongo, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

Mbiongo's entry into October measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Throughout October, a steady low-temperature average of 22.6°C (72.7°F) is noted.

Heat index

October's average heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, 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 in Mbiongo. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in October interprets into the following advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.