October weather forecast
Moutassou, Gabon

October, like September, in Moutassou, Gabon, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22°C (71.6°F) and max 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

October is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and an average low of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

In October, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light 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 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for 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.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Moutassou is 88%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Moutassou. Rain falls for 30.1 days and accumulates 275mm (10.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of October in Moutassou, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:05 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Moutassou, Gabon, is 5.4h.

UV index

October is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during October leads to these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.