October weather forecast
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, with an average temperature varying between 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

October's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), hardly different from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) is common during the nights of October.

Heat index

The heat index in October is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. 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 body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, is 74%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 25.7 days and accumulates 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October in Puerto Boyacá, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:39 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Puerto Boyacá is 8.6h.

UV index

January through March, May through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Puerto Boyacá. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.