October weather forecast
Koindu, Sierra Leone

October witnesses a significant drop in precipitation levels in Koindu, marking the end of the wet season. The increase in sunshine hours and reduced rainfall suggests a transition towards the dry season. October ushers in a phase where climatic patterns become more conducive to outdoor activities. A notable weather characteristic of October is the significant decrease in rainfall, with 205mm (8.07") compared to 297mm (11.69") in September.

Temperature

As Koindu welcomes October, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), showing little deviation from September's 27.5°C (81.5°F). Nighttime temperatures in Koindu hover around an average low of 20.5°C (68.9°F) in October.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital 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.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Koindu is 90%.

Rainfall

In Koindu, in October, it is raining for 30.5 days, with typically 205mm (8.07") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Koindu, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Koindu, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:19 GMT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

June through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during October leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.