October weather forecast
Simití, Colombia

October, like September, is another tropical autumn month in Simití, Colombia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Simití marks the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), hardly different from September's 31.5°C (88.7°F). The low-temperature averages to an agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 26.8 days and accumulates 223mm (8.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:34 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Simití is 8.1h.

UV index

September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during October translates into these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.