October weather forecast
Malambo, Colombia

October, the same as September, in Malambo, Colombia, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.5°C (79.7°F) and 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

Malambo records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F) in October, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Malambo, in October, registers an average low temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Heat index

The heat index for October is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

October is the most humid month in Malambo, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Malambo. Rain falls for 26.1 days and accumulates 202mm (7.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Malambo is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of October, in Malambo, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:34 -05.

Sunshine

In Malambo, Colombia, the average sunshine in October is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Malambo are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Malambo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.