October weather forecastGuáimaro, Cuba

Weather in October

October, like September, is another tropical autumn month in Guáimaro, Cuba, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

Entering October, Guáimaro's average high-temperature reads a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. During October nights, Guáimaro witnesses a consistent average temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is computed to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. 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. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The most humid month in Guáimaro is October, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Guáimaro, during October, the rain falls for 23.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Guáimaro, Cuba, there are 202.5 rainfall days, and 785mm (30.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Guáimaro is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of October in Guáimaro, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:34 CDT.

Sunshine

In Guáimaro, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.