October weather forecast
Azua, Dominican Republic

October marks a pronounced shift in Azua's weather narrative, signalling the wane of summer's tale. With cooling temperatures and gradual recedement of rainfall, the city finds itself in the folds of a soothing fall. This soothing progression in Azua's weather story leads to the emergence of chillier nights and decreased daylight hours. A drop in rainfall allows for clearer skies and the stately approach of winter. As October draws to a close, the curtain begins to lift on November's narrative, underlining the march towards the year's end and setting the stage for the cooler months.

Temperature

The shift into October uncovers an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C, subtly different from the previous month. Azua's average low-temperature in October is measured at a pleasant 20.8°C.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C. Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are June and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Azua, Dominican Republic, during October, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 214.4 rainfall days, and 598mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:10 AST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Azua is 9.4h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Azua. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.