October weather forecast
Kato, Ghana

October is a tropical autumn month in Kato, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

The shift into October finds Kato, Ghana, at an average high-temperature of a hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely comparable to September's conditions. Kato records a steady low-temperature average of 21.5°C (70.7°F) during October.

Heat index

The average heat index in October is appraised at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Kato is October, when the rain falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:49 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kato, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kato. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.