October weather forecastGoudomp, Senegal

Weather in October

October, like September, is a hot autumn month in Goudomp, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.6°C (74.5°F) and max 34.9°C (94.8°F).

Temperature

Goudomp's transition into October is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F) in September to a still hot 34.9°C (94.8°F). October generally records an average low-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Goudomp is 74%.

Rainfall

In October, in Goudomp, Senegal, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout October, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. In Goudomp, Senegal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.1 days and collects up to 654mm (25.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Goudomp, Senegal, is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. 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. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.