October weather forecastKébémer, Senegal

Weather in October

October acts as a bridge between two contrasting seasons, transporting Kébémer from a moisture-rich September to the drier November. The city makes a grand welcome to the post-monsoon period with a drop in rainfall to 10mm (0.39") while temperatures hover around a high of 37.2°C (99°F). While the rain frequency slows down, the sun reclaims its place, casting longer shadows late into October nights. Despite the withdrawal of monsoon, the weather maintains an inviting balance between warm and cool.

Temperature

Kébémer's October weather, with an average high temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) and an average low temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Kébémer, the average relative humidity in October is 51%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout October, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kébémer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.6 days and collects up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of October, in Kébémer, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize your safety. Without precautions, skin and eyes might get hurt quickly. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.