October weather forecast
Kailahun, Sierra Leone

October's declining rainfall aligns with Kailahun's transition to the dry season with 205mm (8.07") of rain. The city begins to warm up again, gradually diminishing the chill of the passing wet season. Increased sunshine coupled with shorter days is a prime characteristic of this month. The milder climate and clearer skies pave the way for more outdoor activities. As Kailahun bids adieu to heavy rains, the city gets draped in pleasant weather.

Temperature

Kailahun experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F) with the onset of October, maintaining near parity with September's 27.5°C (81.5°F). In October, the average low-temperature records at a pleasant 20.5°C (68.9°F) during the nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during October is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Kailahun is 90%.

Rainfall

In Kailahun, during October, the rain falls for 30.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 205mm (8.07") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kailahun, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Kailahun, Sierra Leone, is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of October in Kailahun, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Kailahun is 6.9h.

UV index

June through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.