October weather forecastAbagamia, Ghana

Weather in October

October is a sweltering autumn month in Abagamia, Ghana, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.5°C (76.1°F) and max 35.6°C (96.1°F).

Temperature

The start of October signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a hot 32.4°C (90.3°F) in September to a sweltering 35.6°C (96.1°F). Abagamia experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) in the month of October.

Heat index

The heat index in October is computed to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Abagamia, Ghana, is 58%.

Rainfall

In Abagamia, during October, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Abagamia, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 446mm (17.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Abagamia is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of October in Abagamia, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:38 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

February through May, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Abagamia. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during October translates into the following directions:
Always take precautions; unprotected eyes and skin can be damaged rapidly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.