October weather forecast
Sancti Spiritus, Cuba

October in Sancti Spiritus ushers in the autumn season with a continued decrease in temperature and rainfall. The weather shift is marked by slightly cooler days and a drop in rainfall, leading to crisp and pleasant conditions. Despite these changes, the level of humidity remains high, giving the air a slightly moist quality. The daylight hours start reducing, indicating the progressing autumn season. Moving into November, expect further drops in temperature and lesser rainfall.

Temperature

Transitioning into October, Sancti Spiritus experiences an average high-temperature of a warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Sancti Spiritus, in October, observes a steady average low-temperature of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

In October, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. 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

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Sancti Spiritus, in October, it is raining for 19.7 days, with typically 99mm (3.9") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sancti Spiritus, there are 207.3 rainfall days, and 925mm (36.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Sancti Spiritus is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of October, in Sancti Spiritus, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:41 CDT.

Sunshine

In Sancti Spiritus, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.