October weather forecast
Bakadaji, The Gambia

October in Bakadaji, The Gambia, is a fiery hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.4°C (99.3°F) and min 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of October marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a hot 33.6°C (92.5°F) in September to a sweltering 37.4°C (99.3°F). The average low-temperature reading in October for Bakadaji reflects a significant fall from the daytime highs, stabilizing at a warm 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. 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 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Bakadaji, the average relative humidity in October is 59%.

Rainfall

In Bakadaji, The Gambia, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. In Bakadaji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.2 days and collects up to 344mm (13.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in October translates into this advice:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. 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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.