October weather forecast
Niomoune, Senegal

October is a hot autumn month in Niomoune, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.4°C (81.3°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of October denotes an average high-temperature of a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), subtly different from September's 29°C (84.2°F). October nights witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a warm 27.4°C (81.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in October is computed to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in 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. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 hold particular significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Niomoune, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In October, in Niomoune, Senegal, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout October, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In Niomoune, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.1 days and collects up to 600mm (23.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:40 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Niomoune is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.