October weather forecast
Ayem, Gabon

Moving into this part of the year, October continues to maintain the moist conditions in Ayem, Gabon. The month's weather is characterised by the highest rainfall volume, peaking at 238mm (9.37"). It's noticeable that humidity spikes during this period, sustaining the general moistness in the atmosphere. October indeed marks the most rainy part of the year, influencing the daily routines and activities of the locals.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a low of 20.9°C (69.6°F), October is regarded as the coldest month.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 28.6 days and accumulates 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 the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of October, in Ayem, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:01 WAT.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.