October weather forecast
Bégbessou, Ivory Coast

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

Temperature

The initiation of October records an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. October brings Bégbessou a consistent average low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is calculated to be a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. 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 especially vital to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Bégbessou, the average relative humidity in October is 86%.

Rainfall

In Bégbessou, in October, it is raining for 26.4 days, with typically 133mm (5.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 237.8 rainfall days, and 883mm (34.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bégbessou, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:02 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bégbessou, Ivory Coast, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.