October weather forecast
Madina, Ghana

October represents a clear transition towards the dry season in Madina, with a visible reduction in rainfall to 100mm (3.94") and an average temperature increase to 29.1°C (84.4°F). Marking the departure from the wet season, the humidity begins to drop, despite October still being one of the year's cloudier months. While the start of the month may be rainy, there's a significant reduction towards the end. Thankful for the reprieve from the rains, residents get much outdoor respite as the winds slightly pick up.

Temperature

Madina's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F) from September's 27.5°C (81.5°F) in temperature. In Madina, the nighttime temperature in October descends gently to an average of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for October is computed to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. 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', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 24.9 days. Throughout October, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 237.7 rainfall days, and 684mm (26.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Madina is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:41 GMT.

Sunshine

In Madina, the average sunshine in October is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.