October weather forecastBogaya, Guinea

Weather in October

October, like September, in Bogaya, Guinea, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

October denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) from September's 27.9°C (82.2°F). Bogaya's nights throughout October are marked by an average low temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F), a minor drop from the day's high.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 22 days. Throughout October, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bogaya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 1410mm (55.51") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bogaya, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October translates into the following guidance:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.