October weather forecast
Petikan, Senegal

October, like September, is another tropical autumn month in Petikan, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.9°C (93°F) and min 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into October, Petikan experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.9°C (93°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. In October, Petikan records an average nighttime temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 73%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout October, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. In Petikan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Petikan, Senegal, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of October, in Petikan, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Petikan. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October leads to these advisories:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 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. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.