October weather forecast
Lafon, South Sudan

October follows the trend set in September, further distancing the weather from the wet season. The city experiences a slight in crease in temperature marking the beginning of a warm spell. There's a significant drop in rainfall volume, marking a departure from the last traces of the preceding wet season. The winds, too, maintain a steady speed, amounting to a smooth transition period. October makes the shift palpable with a clear temperature rise and the decrease in relative humidity.

Temperature

As Lafon welcomes October, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), showing little deviation from September's 31.7°C (89.1°F). Throughout October, an average nighttime temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F) is experienced.

Heat index

October's heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Lafon, the average relative humidity in October is 69%.

Rainfall

In Lafon, in October, it is raining for 24 days, with typically 104mm (4.09") of accumulated precipitation. In Lafon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.9 days and collects up to 731mm (28.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of October in Lafon, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:32 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Lafon, South Sudan, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in October translates into this advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.