October weather forecast
Lafon, South Sudan

October follows the trend set in September, further distancing the weather from the wet season. The city experiences a slight in crease in temperature marking the beginning of a warm spell. There's a significant drop in rainfall volume, marking a departure from the last traces of the preceding wet season. The winds, too, maintain a steady speed, amounting to a smooth transition period. October makes the shift palpable with a clear temperature rise and the decrease in relative humidity.

Temperature

With the transition into October, Lafon notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), closely resembling September. In October, the nighttime temperature in Lafon lowers to an average of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in October is appraised at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
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. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 24 days. Throughout October, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 210.9 rainfall days, and 731mm (28.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lafon, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:32 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.9h.

UV index

In Lafon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during October translates into these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.