October weather forecast
Chumayel, Mexico

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Chumayel, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

Chumayel's October showcases an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), hardly distinct from September's 33.6°C (92.5°F). Throughout October nights, Chumayel registers an average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is appraised at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Chumayel.

Rainfall

In Chumayel, in October, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation. In Chumayel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Chumayel is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of October in Chumayel, Mexico, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Chumayel is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.