October weather forecast
Badouma, Gabon

October, like September, in Badouma, Gabon, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature varying between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

In Badouma, October records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 29.9°C (85.8°F) and reaching a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is estimated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The most humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Badouma is October, when the rain falls for 29 days and typically aggregates up to 204mm (8.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Badouma, Gabon, is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of October in Badouma, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:56 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Badouma is October, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

June, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Badouma. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.