October weather forecast
Kossi, Senegal

October is a fiery hot autumn month in Kossi, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.5°C (99.5°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in October, the average high-temperature shifts from September's tropical 33.9°C (93°F) to a fiery hot 37.5°C (99.5°F). Throughout October, Kossi notes a dramatic plunge from the daily high to an average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. 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.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Kossi is 58%.

Rainfall

In Kossi, Senegal, during October, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kossi, there are 75.6 rainfall days, and 317mm (12.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Kossi is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of October in Kossi, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kossi, the average sunshine in October is 9.7h.

UV index

March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Kossi, Senegal. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during October leads to these instructions:
Precautions are essential; the risk of damage to unprotected skin and eyes is too high. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.