October weather forecast
Beme, Ghana

October is a hot autumn month in Beme, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°C (73°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

Beme's weather in October, with an average high-temperature of a hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), subtly shifts from September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). During the month of October, an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) is recorded.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 83%.

Rainfall

In Beme, during October, the rain falls for 27.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 237.6 rainfall days, and 980mm (38.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Beme, Ghana, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:39 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Beme is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.