October weather forecast
Badou, Togo

October commences with a slight tempering of the season's heavy rain regime in Badou. An uptick in temperature marks the arrival of a warmer climate. Though there's a decrease in monthly rainfall, it still counts an impressive 137mm (5.39"). Solar exposure highlights an incremental rise. With a minimal upsurge in wind speed, a sense of stability is restored.

Temperature

Badou, Togo, experiences an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F) in October, marking an insignificant shift from 29.7°C (85.5°F) in September. Badou records an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) throughout October.

Heat index

October's average heat index is appraised at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Badou, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Badou, during October, the rain falls for 24.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Badou, there are 227.3 rainfall days, and 958mm (37.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Badou, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of October, in Badou, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:36 GMT.

Sunshine

In Badou, the average sunshine in October is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Badou. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.