October weather forecast
New Kru Town, Liberia

In October, New Kru Town, Liberia enters the comfortable zone of the year-round tropical climate. The decrease in rainfall to 238mm (9.37") from September corroborates the end of the wet cycle of the year. Temperature levels start to increase once again in both extremes, symbolic of the town's transition back into the warmer, dryer phase. Seizing this liaison between warmth and minimal rain, October emerges as the city's return to routine sunny days after an exceptional wet spell. The wind plays its distinct role throughout the month, contributing to the overall serene and calming weather pattern.

Temperature

As New Kru Town welcomes October, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F), showing little deviation from September's 26.8°C (80.2°F). The nights of October cool down to an average low of 24.7°C (76.5°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Heat index

The heat index value during October is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 84%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 30.3 days. Throughout October, 238mm (9.37") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 298.8 rainfall days, and 1903mm (74.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:23 GMT.

Sunshine

In New Kru Town, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during October translates into these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.