October weather forecast
La Lima, Honduras

October marks the gradual departure of the rainy season in La Lima. The showers begin to lessen, giving way to more sunshine. Slight changes in weather patterns as the days become shorter and relative humidity rises can be observed. Nevertheless, cooler nights settle in, complementing the warmth of the day. Remarkably, this month experiences a slight increase in wind speed up to an average of 5.2km/h (3.2mph).

Temperature

October experiences an average high-temperature of a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), barely different from September's 31.2°C (88.2°F). In October, La Lima encounters an average low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F) during the night.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In La Lima, during October, the rain falls for 25.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 139mm (5.47") of precipitation. In La Lima, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in La Lima is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:22 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

In La Lima, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.