October weather forecast
Leicester, Sierra Leone

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Leicester, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

October registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), slightly varied from September's 28.1°C (82.6°F). Leicester's nighttime average temperature in October subtly descends to a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F) from the daily highs.

Heat index

The heat index in October is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Leicester, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.

Rainfall

In Leicester, during October, the rain falls for 27.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of precipitation. In Leicester, Sierra Leone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Leicester, Sierra Leone, is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.