October weather forecast
Regent, Sierra Leone

October signals the departure of the intense monsoon in Regent, Sierra Leone with significant reductions in rainfall levels to 151mm (5.94"). The declining trend is evident in the reduced frequency of rain days and subsequently diminishing humidity levels as well. The noteworthy revival of sunshine days presents a marked difference from the preceding months. As the temperatures start to climb up and the cloud cover decreases, the weather conditions grow progressively drier and brighter. Reduced wind speeds down to 7.6km/h (4.7mph) are encountered, following the exit of the monsoon winds.

Temperature

October's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), barely different from September's 28.1°C (82.6°F). Regent records a slight downturn in temperature to an average of 25°C (77°F) during October nights.

Heat index

The heat index in October is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Regent, Sierra Leone, are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.