October weather forecast
Faranah, Guinea

October in Faranah is significantly drier and warmer than September, indicating a clear shift towards the dry season. October's weather conditions anticipate the end of the rainy phase, providing a pleasant atmosphere suitable for outdoors. The month notable for a considerable drop in rainfall, plummeting to 128mm (5.04") from 171mm (6.73") in September. Consequently, the cloud cover also decreases, permitting increased sunlight access. October thus serves as the gateway to the impending dry and sunny period in Faranah.

Temperature

With the onset of October in Faranah, Guinea, a modest change to a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F) from September's 28.7°C (83.7°F) is noted in high-temperature. In the month of October, the temperature in Faranah generally rests at an average low of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Faranah, the average relative humidity in October is 84%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 23.4 days. Throughout October, 128mm (5.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 177.5 rainfall days, and 968mm (38.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:19 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Faranah is 8.5h.

UV index

In Faranah, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.