October weather forecast
Kirima, Sierra Leone

October, like September, in Kirima, 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 brings a marginal elevation to a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) from September's 28.1°C (82.6°F) in Kirima's average high-temperatures. During the October nights, Kirima's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a still warm 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for 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.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Kirima, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of October in Kirima, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.