October weather forecast
Azua, Dominican Republic

October marks a pronounced shift in Azua's weather narrative, signalling the wane of summer's tale. With cooling temperatures and gradual recedement of rainfall, the city finds itself in the folds of a soothing fall. This soothing progression in Azua's weather story leads to the emergence of chillier nights and decreased daylight hours. A drop in rainfall allows for clearer skies and the stately approach of winter. As October draws to a close, the curtain begins to lift on November's narrative, underlining the march towards the year's end and setting the stage for the cooler months.

Temperature

October's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), hardly different from the previous month. During the October nights, an average temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is observed in Azua.

Heat index

The heat index for October is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are June and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Azua, during October, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 214.4 rainfall days, and 598mm (23.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Azua is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of October, in Azua, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:10 AST.

Sunshine

In Azua, the average sunshine in October is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Azua are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during October translates into the following guidance:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.