October weather forecast
Sintok, Malaysia

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Sintok, Malaysia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°C (88°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

October registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), slightly varied from September's 31.3°C (88.3°F). October's nights observe an average temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

For October, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. 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 heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Sintok is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sintok, during October, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 208mm (8.19") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 268 rainfall days, and 1489mm (58.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sintok, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:58 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Sintok, Malaysia, is 7.6h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.