October weather forecast
Madina, Ghana

October represents a clear transition towards the dry season in Madina, with a visible reduction in rainfall to 100mm (3.94") and an average temperature increase to 29.1°C (84.4°F). Marking the departure from the wet season, the humidity begins to drop, despite October still being one of the year's cloudier months. While the start of the month may be rainy, there's a significant reduction towards the end. Thankful for the reprieve from the rains, residents get much outdoor respite as the winds slightly pick up.

Temperature

The transition into October in Madina shows a subtle variation to a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F) from September's 27.5°C (81.5°F) in the average high-temperature. A modest nighttime temperature average of 24.5°C (76.1°F) characterizes October.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Madina is 82%.

Rainfall

In Madina, Ghana, in October, during 24.9 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Madina, Ghana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237.7 days and collects up to 684mm (26.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Madina, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:41 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Madina is 8.4h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Madina. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.