October weather forecastZanférébougou, Mali

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Zanférébougou, Mali, is another tropical autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of October denotes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.3°C (93.7°F), subtly different from September's 31.4°C (88.5°F). In Zanférébougou, an average temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) is noted during October nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is computed to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for 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.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Zanférébougou is 62%.

Rainfall

In Zanférébougou, during October, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.5 rainfall days, and 578mm (22.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Zanférébougou, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of October in Zanférébougou, Mali, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:59 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Zanférébougou is 9.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Zanférébougou is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.