October weather forecast
Bawbaw, Sierra Leone

October, like September, in Bawbaw, Sierra Leone, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°C (77°F) and max 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

October's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), diverging marginally from September's 28.1°C (82.6°F). Bawbaw registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F) throughout October.

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Bawbaw, Sierra Leone, is 83%.

Rainfall

In Bawbaw, in October, during 27.9 rainfall days, 151mm (5.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bawbaw are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in October translates into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.