October weather forecast
Tufi, Papua New Guinea

October in Tufi sees the return of warmer days with the high temperature peaking at 29.6°C (85.3°F), the maximum since July. Even though the rainfall touches 167mm (6.57"), a significant increase from the preceding month, the weather remains comfortably warm. Continuing the trend, daylight keeps on increasing, bumping up to 12.3 hours. With an uptick in wind speed to 6.1km/h (3.8mph), the month breezes by with balmy conditions.

Temperature

Tufi marks the start of October with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from September's 28.8°C (83.8°F). Tufi's average low-temperature during October nights is observed to be an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for October is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. 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. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Tufi are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Tufi, in October, it is raining for 28.4 days, with typically 167mm (6.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tufi, Papua New Guinea, there are 330.7 rainfall days, and 2168mm (85.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Tufi, the average seawater temperature in October is 27°C (80.6°F).
Note: With water temperature from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), all water activities are comfortable and delightful, devoid of discomfort even for lengthened periods.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:59 +10.

Sunshine

October has the most sunshine of the year in Tufi, Papua New Guinea, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

UV index

February through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during October morphs into the following directions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly amplifies the Sun's UV radiation.