October weather forecast
Majagua, Cuba

October, like September, is another tropical autumn month in Majagua, Cuba, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°C (86°F) and min 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

With the transition into October, Majagua notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), closely resembling September. During the month of October, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index in October is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Majagua, Cuba, during October, the rain falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Majagua, Cuba, there are 174.8 rainfall days, and 625mm (24.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:39 CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Majagua. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.