October weather forecast
Zanaga, Congo

The rainy season makes a comeback in Zanaga in October. A vast jump in precipitation from 35mm (1.38") to 213mm (8.39") occurs, bringing back the humidity. The skies become noticeably cloudier compared to September, while temperatures continue to fall. Although not as elevated as the earlier months, wind speeds remain moderate, hovering around 6.2km/h (3.9mph), offering slight relief from the increased heat and humidity.

Temperature

In Zanaga, October's average high-temperature stands at a warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), closely related to the preceding month. Zanaga experiences a nighttime temperature average of 21.5°C (70.7°F) during October.

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Zanaga, in October, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 213mm (8.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 266.8 rainfall days, and 1778mm (70") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:54 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is October, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.