October weather forecast
Lamin, The Gambia

The start of October sets the stage for a steady decline in rainfall, marking a clear shift to drier days. The progression to November accompanies a noticeable drop in humidity, serving as a welcomed relief from the previously soggy months. Pervading sunshine remains a mainstay in the town's sunny ambiance, offering sufficient daylight for activities throughout the month. Underlining this serene weather, the highest recorded temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F) manifests, providing a warm relief after the preceding rains. Brightness, maintained at a stable UV index of 7, characterizes October's stay.

Temperature

Lamin's shift into October sets the average high-temperature at a hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Lamin sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in October, with an average low settling at a warm 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Heat index

October's average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In Lamin, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In October, in Lamin, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77 rainfall days, and 427mm (16.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lamin, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of October, in Lamin, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.