October weather forecast
Paka, Congo

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

Temperature

October's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), diverging marginally from September's 32.3°C (90.1°F). In October, the temperature drops to an average of 22.6°C (72.7°F) at night.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Paka, 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 Paka, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:59 WAT.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year in Paka, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in October leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.