October weather forecast
Abene, Guinea-Bissau

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Abene, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°C (78.3°F) and max 32.9°C (91.2°F).

Temperature

During October, the average high-temperature is a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. The average nighttime temperature in Abene lowers to a warm 25.7°C (78.3°F) throughout October.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is computed to be a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate 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 dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Abene, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Abene, in October, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Abene, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 726mm (28.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Abene is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of October, in Abene, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Abene, Guinea-Bissau, is 9.2h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Abene. The months with the lowest UV index in Abene are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in October translates into this advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.