October weather forecast
Pô, Burkina Faso

October stands as the doorway month from wet to dry in Pô. By this time, the rainfall reduces to just 32mm (1.26") and a significant improvement in visibility can be observed. The overall weather starts leaning more towards a dry, warm pattern, reminiscent of earlier times during the year. October provides an atmospheric palate cleanser, offering a charm of its own with increasingly clearer skies and fewer rain occurrences.

Temperature

Pô in October observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F) in September to a sweltering 35.7°C (96.3°F). In Pô, an average temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) is noted during October nights.

Heat index

The heat index in October is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Pô, the average relative humidity in October is 56%.

Rainfall

In Pô, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 382mm (15.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:40 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Pô is 9.6h.

UV index

January, June through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.