October weather forecast
Zagnanado, Benin

As October rolls around in Zagnanado, the transition from the rainy season to the drier months is becoming increasingly clear. It's a time of change as the intensity of rain starts decreasing and the landscape starts drying up. With the declining rainfall, the city begins to reveal new layers of beauty. October offers a unique blend of climate - where remnants of rain can still be found, yet the signs of upcoming dry season are impossible to ignore.

Temperature

The unfolding of October shows an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), indicating a slight variance from September's 30.6°C (87.1°F). Throughout the month of October, Zagnanado reports a steady low-temperature average of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Zagnanado, the average relative humidity in October is 81%.

Rainfall

In Zagnanado, in October, during 22.9 rainfall days, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 207.1 rainfall days, and 739mm (29.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Zagnanado, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of October in Zagnanado, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Zagnanado is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Zagnanado is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.