October weather forecastChigorodó, Colombia
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Chigorodó, Colombia, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 21.6°C (70.9°F).Temperature
September through December, when the average high-temperature reaches 29.5°C (85.1°F), are the coldest months.Heat index
For October, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.
Humidity
In Chigorodó, the average relative humidity in October is 89%.Rainfall
In Chigorodó, in October, during 30 rainfall days, 296mm (11.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 344.5 rainfall days, and 3074mm (121.02") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Chigorodó, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 57min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:45 -05.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Chigorodó is October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average high temperature in October: 29.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (30.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September, October, November and December (29.5°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 21.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is November (21.4°C).
Average pressure in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average pressure in October: 1010.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average wind speed in October: 4.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7km/h).
Average humidity in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average humidity in October: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and September (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (85%).
Average rainfall in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average rainfall in October: 296mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (365mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (97mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average rainfall days in October: 30 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (25.9 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average sunshine days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (2.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average cloud cover in October: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in October
Chigorodó, Colombia
- Average visibility in October: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6km).
