October weather forecastBassaita, Guinea

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Bassaita, Guinea, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

Bassaita notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F) in October, displaying minor variation from September. During the month of October, the temperature falls to an average of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important 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.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 88%.

Rainfall

In Bassaita, in October, during 27.4 rainfall days, 197mm (7.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bassaita, there are 256.4 rainfall days, and 1424mm (56.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bassaita, Guinea, the average sunshine in October is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Bassaita is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during October translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.