October weather forecast
Kalifabougou, Mali

October in Kalifabougou, Mali, is a torrid autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°C (73.8°F) and 35.7°C (96.3°F).

Temperature

October's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a hot 32.5°C (90.5°F) in September to a torrid 35.7°C (96.3°F). In Kalifabougou, October nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to a moderately hot 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during October is evaluated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 52%.

Rainfall

In Kalifabougou, Mali, in October, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 79.9 rainfall days, and 400mm (15.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:06 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kalifabougou, the average sunshine in October is 9.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.