October weather forecast
Baonfla, Ivory Coast

October in Baonfla, Ivory Coast, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

In October, Baonfla experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 29.8°C (85.6°F) in September to a tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F). Baonfla's temperature lowers to a mean of 21.7°C (71.1°F) during the nights in October.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is calculated to be a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 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. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Baonfla, Ivory Coast, is 86%.

Rainfall

In Baonfla, during October, the rain falls for 26.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation. In Baonfla, Ivory Coast, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.8 days and collects up to 883mm (34.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Baonfla is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of October, in Baonfla, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:02 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Baonfla. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.