October weather forecast
Wadelai, Uganda

October, like September, is a hot autumn month in Wadelai, Uganda, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°C (67.8°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

As Wadelai transitions into October, the average high-temperature stands at a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in October average to a refreshing 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Wadelai, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Wadelai is October, when the rain falls for 21.7 days and typically aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Wadelai, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:38 EAT.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wadelai 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.