October weather forecastFotoba, Guinea

Weather in October

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

Temperature

With the arrival of October, Fotoba's average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. During the nights of October, the average low-temperature in Fotoba holds at a still moderately hot 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Fotoba, in October, it is raining for 22 days, with typically 107mm (4.21") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 1410mm (55.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fotoba, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of October, in Fotoba, Guinea, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Fotoba, Guinea, are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.