October weather forecast
Yetsou, Gabon

October, like September, in Yetsou, Gabon, is another warm spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22°C (71.6°F) and an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

Yetsou reaches its lowest average temperatures in October, measuring 29.9°C (85.8°F) at the peak and 22°C (71.6°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

October's average heat index is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to 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. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Yetsou, Gabon, is 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 30.1 days and typically aggregates up to 275mm (10.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Yetsou is October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.