October weather forecast
Chillanes, Ecuador

October, like September, is another tropical spring month in Chillanes, Ecuador, with an average temperature ranging between min 21°C (69.8°F) and max 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of October denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F) from September's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Chillanes's average low-temperature in the month of October is recorded at an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Chillanes is 73%.

Rainfall

In Chillanes, during October, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. In Chillanes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 296.9 days and collects up to 2322mm (91.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Chillanes is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:05 -05.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Chillanes is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, July 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 rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. 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.