October weather forecastBunso, Ghana

October

Weather in October

October is a hot autumn month in Bunso, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

October experiences an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), barely different from September's 28.5°C (83.3°F). Throughout the nights in October, an average low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) is noted in Bunso, Ghana.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Bunso, Ghana, is 87%.

Rainfall

In Bunso, in October, it is raining for 29.4 days, with typically 186mm (7.32") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 275.8 rainfall days, and 1288mm (50.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bunso, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:42 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Bunso, is 30.5°C (86.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 21.7°C (71.1°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F).

In Bunso, Ghana, the average relative humidity in October is 87%.

In Bunso, in October, during 29.4 rainfall days, 186mm (7.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Bunso, the average day length in October is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of October in Bunso, Ghana, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:42 GMT.

In Bunso, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Bunso, Ghana, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Bunso, Ghana, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

28.5°C

30.5°C

31.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.9km/h

6km/h

6.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.7

5.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average high temperature in October: 30.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (34.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in October: 21.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average pressure in October: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average wind speed in October: 5.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and August (7.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average humidity in October: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average rainfall in October: 186mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (209mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (17mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average rainfall days in October: 29.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in October: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average sunshine days in October: 1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average cloud cover in October: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in October
Bunso, Ghana

Average visibility in October: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, September and October (6km).