October weather forecast
San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba

October ushers in the autumn season. By this time, a distinct dip in temperature starts to set in, hinting at the end of the long summer. Rainfall levels stay stable, but humidity starts to seep away, leaving behind drier, cooler air. The wind speeds increase and shifts the atmosphere from being warm to a more pleasing mellow weather. It’s the month that sees Cuba slowly pulling on the autumnal hues and shimmering under a mix of sun and cloud cover.

Temperature

San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba, notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) in October, hardly diverging from September. October nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a still warm 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in October is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, October is the most humid month in San Antonio de los Banos.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout October, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In San Antonio de los Banos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.4 days and collects up to 650mm (25.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 37min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:52 CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in October leads to these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.