October weather forecastBahé, Ivory Coast

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Bahé, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

October commences with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing little deviation from September's 27.9°C (82.2°F). In the month of October, Bahé experiences an average low-temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Bahé, Ivory Coast, is October, when the rain falls for 30 days and typically aggregates up to 255mm (10.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Bahé is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bahé, the average sunshine in October is 7.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Bahé is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during October morphs into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.