October weather forecastDendadou, Guinea

Weather in October

October, like September, in Dendadou, Guinea, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°C (68.9°F) and max 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into October, Dendadou records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), almost identical to September's 27.5°C (81.5°F). The average temperature in Dendadou, Guinea, during October nights dips to a pleasant 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during October is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Dendadou, Guinea, in October, it is raining for 30.5 days, with typically 205mm (8.07") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dendadou, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of October in Dendadou, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:17 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

June through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during October morphs into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.