October weather forecast
Nandouta, Togo

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Nandouta, Togo, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.2°C (91.8°F) and an average low of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Nandouta's average high-temperature at the onset of October, reaching a still tropical 33.2°C (91.8°F) from September's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Nandouta, in October, witnesses an average low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during October is evaluated at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
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. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 70%.

Rainfall

In Nandouta, Togo, in October, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. In Nandouta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.5 days and collects up to 570mm (22.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Nandouta, Togo, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of October, in Nandouta, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:35 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in October translates into this advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.