As the final whispers of the monsoon retreat,
October ushers
Mymensingh into the post-monsoon season. This month marks a further decline in rainfall to 179mm (7.05"), along with another notch down on the temperature scale. The warmth of daytime gets balanced by comfortably cool evenings. An enhanced spell of dry days allows the city to recuperate from the rains. A tangible change in the atmosphere sets the city up for welcoming winter.
Temperature
The arrival of October in Mymensingh brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), nearly identical to
September's 31.1°C (88°F). During October, Mymensingh's temperature averages to a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F) at night.
Heat index
During October, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.
Humidity
In Mymensingh, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.
Rainfall
Throughout October, 179mm (7.05") of precipitation is accumulated. During the entire year, Mymensingh aggregates up to 2249mm (88.54") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Mymensingh, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of October, in Mymensingh, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:18 pm +06.