October weather forecast
Cufar, Guinea-Bissau

October carries along a significant cutback in rainfall in Cufar, as the weather transitions into a drier phase. With the disappearance of the heavier showers, the city re-embraces outdoor activities, taking advantage of the increasing sunshine hours from 8.7 hours per day. Subtle winds accompany the drop in rainfall, instilling a somewhat cooler response to the transitional period. The shift transitions steadily from temperatures oscillating from 24.3°C (75.7°F) to 33.5°C (92.3°F), illuminating the comeback of calmer weather in Cufar. The city, in October, delights in the relative decrease in humidity to 78% and lesser cloudy days, marking a gradual return to the much-awaited dry season in Cufar.

Temperature

The advent of October presents an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.5°C (92.3°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. During the nights in October, an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) is observed in Cufar, Guinea-Bissau.

Heat index

October's heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Cufar, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cufar, during October, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. In Cufar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.7 days and collects up to 868mm (34.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cufar, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

In Cufar, the average sunshine in October is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.