October weather forecast
Placencia, Belize

October sees a further drop in temperature, signalling the onset of winter. However, rainfall continues, often peaking at 145mm (5.71"), making it one of the wettest months of the year. Despite the scattered showers, daylight duration remains relatively stable, ensuring enough sunshine. October aims to strike a balance between the receding rainfall and the cooling temperatures, taking a turn towards wintry weather.

Temperature

The advent of October in Placencia signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), aligning closely with September. In Placencia, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Placencia is 80%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 26.5 days. Throughout October, 145mm (5.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Placencia, there are 293.1 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Placencia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:23 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.2h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in October interprets into the following advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.