October weather forecast
Bamaga, Australia

October, like September, is another hot spring month in Bamaga, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°C (74.1°F) and max 34.1°C (93.4°F).

Temperature

With the advent of October, Bamaga experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.1°C (93.4°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of October, Bamaga's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 66%.

Rainfall

In Bamaga, in October, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 192.5 rainfall days, and 1164mm (45.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of October, in Bamaga, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 6:28 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

February through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bamaga. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in October translates into this advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.