October weather forecastCooktown, Australia

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Cooktown, Australia, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

October welcomes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), not much different from the preceding month. During October, Cooktown experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in October is evaluated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are September through December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Cooktown, in October, during 6.3 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cooktown, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 618mm (24.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of October in Cooktown, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 10.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Cooktown, is 28.8°C (83.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.4°C (72.3°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Cooktown, Australia, are September through December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

In October, the average relative humidity in Cooktown, Australia, is 73%.

In October, in Cooktown, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout October, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in October in Cooktown is 12h and 27min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm AEST.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 10.8h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cooktown, Australia.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 22.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (19.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1013.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 19.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (21.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October, November and December (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (147mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (5mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.1 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Cooktown, Australia

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).