October weather forecast
Konno Town, Sierra Leone

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

Temperature

Konno Town registers an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F) at the commencement of October, closely related to the preceding month. Konno Town registers a subtle dip to an average of 25°C (77°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

The heat index for October is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Konno Town is 83%.

Rainfall

In Konno Town, in October, during 27.9 rainfall days, 151mm (5.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 206.1 rainfall days, and 1534mm (60.39") 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 06:39 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Konno Town, Sierra Leone, are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in October translates into this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.