October weather forecastAcôcó, Guinea-Bissau

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°C (78.3°F) and 32.9°C (91.2°F).

Temperature

October notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.9°C (91.2°F), subtly differing from September's 30.5°C (86.9°F). In the month of October, Acôcó records a consistent average low-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for October is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Acôcó, in October, during 15.6 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Acôcó, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.5 days and collects up to 726mm (28.58") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

In Acôcó, the average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during October translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Acôcó, is 32.9°C (91.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 25.7°C (78.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is calculated to be 45°C (113°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Acôcó is 74%.

In Acôcó, in October, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length in Acôcó is 11h and 52min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

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

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Acôcó.

The months with the lowest UV index in Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average high temperature in October: 32.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (35.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 25.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average wind speed in October: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (9km/h).

Average humidity in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (32%).

Average rainfall in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average rainfall in October: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (270mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average rainfall days in October: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average UV index in October: 7

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

Average cloud cover in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average cloud cover in October: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in October
Acôcó, Guinea-Bissau

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (9km).