October weather forecastPuerto Boyacá, Colombia

October

Weather in October

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.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Puerto Boyacá, is 31.4°C (88.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is evaluated at 40°C (104°F).

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

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 25.7 days and typically aggregates up to 283mm (11.14") of precipitation.

In October, the rain falls for 25.7 days. Throughout October, 283mm (11.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in October in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, 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.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, are January through March, May through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

33.2°C

31.4°C

30.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

3.6km/h

3.4km/h

3.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.9

4.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average high temperature in October: 31.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (30.3°C).

Average low temperature in October: 19.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average pressure in October: 1013.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average wind speed in October: 3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (3.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (2.8km/h).

Average humidity in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average rainfall in October: 283mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (283mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (106mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average rainfall days in October: 25.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (18.8 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in October: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average sunshine days in October: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2 days).

Average UV index in October
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).