October weather forecast
Shipyard, Belize

October is the last chapter of the rainy season in Shipyard, Belize. It bids farewell to the season with a flourish of rainfall, marking the highest monthly precipitation of the year at 215mm (8.46"). Despite the backstage prepping to welcome an imminent dry spell, downpours steal the spotlight. Concurrently, the temperatures slowly retreat from the highs witnessed in the previous months. October narrates a story of transitions, of teary goodbyes to the rains, and of whispered greetings to the forthcoming dry days.

Temperature

October registers an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), slightly varied from September's 30.7°C (87.3°F). Throughout October, Shipyard witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. 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 body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Shipyard is 81%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Shipyard, Belize. Rain falls for 25.3 days and accumulates 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:22 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Shipyard is 7.9h.

UV index

January, February, August, 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in October translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.