October weather forecastDamakania, Guinea

Weather in October

October in Damakania, Guinea, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.5°C (86.9°F) and min 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

October welcomes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), not much different from the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is observed during October.

Heat index

The heat index for October is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 29 days. Throughout October, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is accumulated. In Damakania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 209.7 days and collects up to 1688mm (66.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Damakania, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

In Damakania, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during October translates into these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.