October weather forecast
Colina, Brazil

October, the same as September, in Colina, Brazil, is another tropical spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

October's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing a minute difference from September's 32.5°C (90.5°F). The low-temperature averages to a pleasant 20.6°C (69.1°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

The heat index in October is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. 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 quite important for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Colina, in October, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 139mm (5.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 211.9 rainfall days, and 1351mm (53.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Colina is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:23 -03.

Sunshine

In Colina, the average sunshine in October is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March, June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in October transforms into this advice:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.