October weather forecast
Diam Sine, Senegal

October is a torrid autumn month in Diam Sine, Senegal, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°C (100.2°F) and an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

October brings a slight rise in Diam Sine's average high-temperature, moving from a tropical 34.4°C (93.9°F) in September to a sweltering 37.9°C (100.2°F). The month of October sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) in Diam Sine.

Heat index

The heat index for October is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Diam Sine, Senegal, is 53%.

Rainfall

In Diam Sine, in October, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Diam Sine, there are 68 rainfall days, and 285mm (11.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Diam Sine, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

In Diam Sine, the average sunshine in October is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Diam Sine are April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during October translates into these guidelines:
Skin and eyes are vulnerable without protection. Ensure you always take precautions. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.