October weather forecast
Eteke, Gabon

Eteke in October is defined by rising rainfall and a dip in sunshine hours as the city gears up for its wet season. Cloud coverage is denser, reducing the hours of sunlight and increasing the relative humidity levels. Although October marks the onset of the wet season, temperatures do not show a meaningful variation from the preceding month. The wind gust reaches a high of 7.3km/h (4.5mph), matching the yearly peak recorded in July. As October sees its end, weather indicators lean heavily towards increased rainfall and fairly stable temperature ranges into November.

Temperature

In Eteke, October is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Eteke is 88%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Eteke, Gabon. Rain falls for 30.1 days and accumulates 275mm (10.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Eteke is October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.