October weather forecast
Carabane Xerife, Guinea-Bissau

October, the same as September, in Carabane Xerife, Guinea-Bissau, is another tropical autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

October brings a slight rise in Carabane Xerife's average high-temperature, moving from a tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F) in September to a still hot 34.9°C (94.8°F). Carabane Xerife cools down to an average low-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F) throughout the month of October.

Heat index

October's average heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 52°C (125.6°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their 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. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Carabane Xerife is 74%.

Rainfall

In Carabane Xerife, Guinea-Bissau, during October, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.1 rainfall days, and 654mm (25.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Carabane Xerife is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of October, in Carabane Xerife, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Carabane Xerife is 9.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Carabane Xerife is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During October, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.