October weather forecastYeji, Ghana

Weather in October

October in Yeji, Ghana, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.9°C (89.4°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

Yeji registers an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F) with the arrival of October, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. October brings an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) to Yeji.

Heat index

October's average heat index is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In Yeji, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Yeji, in October, during 13.8 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Yeji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.6 days and collects up to 555mm (21.85") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Yeji is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:41 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Yeji is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Yeji is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.