October weather forecast
Sarthe, Haiti

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Sarthe, Haiti, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

The start of October marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in September. The nighttime temperature in Sarthe, during October, averages of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for 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.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Sarthe is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sarthe, in October, it is raining for 24.4 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sarthe, there are 227.4 rainfall days, and 904mm (35.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Sarthe is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of October in Sarthe, Haiti, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:16 EDT.

Sunshine

In Sarthe, the average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Sarthe. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.