October weather forecast
Belmopan, Belize

October begins to see a shift in the weather pattern towards slightly cooler days in Belmopan, Belize. The retreating monsoons transition into lesser rainfall from September, allowing more sunshine hours in the day. October stands out for having one of the lower temperature highs of the latter part of the year, seeing an average of 29.7°C (85.5°F). The declining trend of temperatures hints at the year's end approach. The month ends on a quiet note with steady cloud coverage and wind conditions.

Temperature

Belmopan sees the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), indicating a subtle variation from September. During October nights, Belmopan witnesses a consistent average temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

For October, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Belmopan is 85%.

Rainfall

In Belmopan, Belize, during October, the rain falls for 25 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 254.6 rainfall days, and 808mm (31.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Belmopan is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of October in Belmopan, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:23 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Belmopan is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during October morphs into the following directions:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.