October weather forecastGuitire, Senegal

October

Weather in October

October in Guitire, Senegal, is a sweltering autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°C (100.2°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

In October, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from a hot 34.4°C (93.9°F) in September to a torrid 37.9°C (100.2°F). Guitire records a marked daily temperature contrast, with an average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

The heat index for October is appraised at a blazing hot 50°C (122°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Guitire, the average relative humidity in October is 53%.

Rainfall

In Guitire, during October, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. In Guitire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Guitire, the average sunshine in October is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Be constantly cautious; skin and eyes can be quickly affected if left unprotected. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Guitire, is 37.9°C (100.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°C (77.9°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 50°C (122°F).

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

In October, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout October, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Guitire, Senegal, the average day length 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.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

In Guitire, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in October: 37.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (34°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 25.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average pressure in October: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average humidity in October: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (18%).

Average rainfall in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in October: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (121mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10 days).

Average UV index in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average UV index in October: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, July, August, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in October: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Guitire, Senegal

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).