October weather forecast
Poás, Costa Rica

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Weather in October

October holds the title for the wettest month in Poás, Costa Rica, as the rainfall reaches its absolute peak. The consistent temperatures and high humidity from September continue through this month. The longest living testament to Costa Rica's wet season is the 396mm (15.59") of rainfall during October. Entering November, the wet season begins to wind down, and rainfall amounts start to decrease.

Temperature

The coldest period is October, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and a low of 18.9°C (66°F).

Humidity

October is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 30.2 days and typically aggregates up to 396mm (15.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Poás is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of October, in Poás, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:13 CST.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year in Poás, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Poás. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in October transforms into this advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Poás?

Poás experiences its average lowest temperatures in October, reaching a peak of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and a minimum of 18.9°C (66°F).

What is the temperature in October in Poás?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Poás, is 25.4°C (77.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the most humid month in Poás?

The most humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in October in Poás?

In Poás, the average relative humidity in October is 89%.

What is the wettest month in Poás?

The month with the most rainfall in Poás is October, when the rain falls for 30.2 days and typically aggregates up to 396mm (15.59") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October in Poás?

In Poás, Costa Rica, in October, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 396mm (15.59") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October in Poás?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Poás?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:13 CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Poás?

October has the least sunshine of the year in Poás, Costa Rica, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in October in Poás?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Poás?

The months with the highest UV index in Poás are January through April, June, July, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Poás?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Poás is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average temperature in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in October: 25.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).

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Average pressure in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average pressure in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in October: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8km/h).

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Average humidity in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average humidity in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in October: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

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Average rainfall in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in October: 396mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (396mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in October: 30.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average UV index in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and November (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in October: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in October
Poás, Costa Rica

Average visibility in October - Poás, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in October: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (7km).

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