October weather forecast
Houvémé, Togo

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Houvémé, Togo, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

October's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Houvémé, during the October nights, maintains an average temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 particularly important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Houvémé, in October, it is raining for 24.1 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 236.4 rainfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Houvémé, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:35 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.7h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during October translates into these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.