October weather forecast
Ayem, Gabon

October, the same as September, is another warm spring month in Ayem, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.9°C (69.6°F) and 28.6°C (83.5°F).

Temperature

October is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in October is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature', 'real feel', 'apparent temperature', or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. This effect is individual, with diverse people perceiving weather differently for numerous reasons (clothing, metabolic differences, differences in body mass, height, and shape), and activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. If the body can not disperse the excessive heat and body temperature reaches conditions of hyperthermia, above 37.5°C (99.5°F) to 38.3°C (100.9°F), thermal conditions are potentially life-threatening.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, October is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 28.6 days and typically aggregates up to 238mm (9.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ayem, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is October, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ayem are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in October transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.