October weather forecast
Ndoulo, Senegal

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

Temperature

With the onset of October, Ndoulo observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from September's hot 34.4°C (93.9°F) to a torrid 37.9°C (100.2°F). A dramatic downturn marks the October nights in Ndoulo, with lows averaging at a moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ndoulo, in October, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. In Ndoulo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Ndoulo, Senegal, is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Ndoulo, Senegal. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 during October translates into the following directions:
Immediate precautions are necessary; otherwise, skin and eyes might get damaged quickly. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.