October weather forecast
Bunju, Tanzania

October, the same as September, is another warm spring month in Bunju, Tanzania, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

In October, Bunju notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), hardly different from the preceding month. October's nights in Bunju observe an average temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Bunju, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bunju, in October, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bunju, there are 255.3 rainfall days, and 734mm (28.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Bunju is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of October in Bunju, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Bunju, Tanzania, is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bunju are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.