October weather forecastOcean City, Barbados

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Ocean City, Barbados, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.9°C (84°F) and min 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

The advent of October sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), subtly shifted from September's 29°C (84.2°F). October nights in Ocean City anticipate an average temperature of 27.8°C (82°F), a modest decline from the daytime.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is estimated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. 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.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Ocean City is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ocean City, during October, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ocean City, there are 234.1 rainfall days, and 709mm (27.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Ocean City, Barbados, is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of October in Ocean City, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:31 AST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Ocean City is 8.3h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Ocean City. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

In Ocean City, in October, the average high-temperature is 28.9°C (84°F), and the average low-temperature is 27.8°C (82°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Ocean City, Barbados, is 76%.

In October, in Ocean City, the rain falls for 21.9 days. Throughout October, 98mm (3.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in October in Ocean City is 11h and 50min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in Ocean City, Barbados, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:31 AST.

In Ocean City, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Ocean City, Barbados, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The months with the lowest UV index in Ocean City are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Ocean City, Barbados, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average high temperature in October: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 27.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average wind speed in October: 21.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average rainfall in October: 98mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average rainfall days in October: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average sunshine days in October: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average UV index in October: 7

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

Average cloud cover in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Ocean City, Barbados

  • 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).