November weather forecastCarabane, Senegal

Weather in November

November marks the city's formal transition into the dry season, with negligible rainfall and longer sunlight hours. The decrease in cloud cover and humidity levels leads to sunnier days, a welcome change after months of rainfall. Wind patterns remain fairly constant, maintaining a pleasant, breezy atmosphere in Carabane. A remarkable drop to only 8mm (0.31") rainfall rounds out the transition to the dry season, marking a clear departure from the conditions observed in October.

Temperature

Carabane notes the warmest temperatures in November, with a high average of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 26.6°C (79.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in November is evaluated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of 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. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In November, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Carabane, in November, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Carabane, Senegal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.1 days and collects up to 600mm (23.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Carabane, the average length of the day in November is 11h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of November, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.

Sunshine

In November, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in November interprets into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.