October weather forecast
San Jose de Las Matas, Dominican Republic

October, the same as September, in San Jose de Las Matas, Dominican Republic, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°C (86°F) and 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Temperature

San Jose de Las Matas transitions into October recording an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. During the month of October, San Jose de Las Matas's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to 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.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In San Jose de Las Matas, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In San Jose de Las Matas, Dominican Republic, in October, it is raining for 22.5 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in San Jose de Las Matas, there are 208.6 rainfall days, and 628mm (24.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in San Jose de Las Matas is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of October, in San Jose de Las Matas, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:10 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in San Jose de Las Matas is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, August 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.