October weather forecast
Bona, Senegal

October, like September, is another tropical autumn month in Bona, Senegal, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.9°C (93°F) and an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into October, Bona records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.9°C (93°F), almost identical to September's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Bona records an average low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F) throughout the month of October.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is computed to be a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
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. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In Bona, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

Rainfall

In Bona, during October, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bona, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bona, Senegal, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bona, the average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during October translates into the following directions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.