October weather forecast
Ratoma, Guinea

October, like September, in Ratoma, Guinea, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

In the transition from September to October, Ratoma reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. October nights witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a still moderately hot 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

October's average heat index is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Ratoma, the average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ratoma, in October, it is raining for 22 days, with typically 107mm (4.21") of accumulated precipitation. In Ratoma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 1410mm (55.51") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day 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, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Ratoma, Guinea, is 7.9h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ratoma. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.