October weather forecastEsmeraldas, Ecuador

October

Weather in October

Trailing from September, October in Esmeraldas sees a sudden spike in rainfall, marking the advent of the rainy season. Raindrops tapping on window panes become a common sight, depicting the city in a different hue. With the cloud cover increasing, the sunshine reduces slightly, and the temperatures remain comfortable. The winds keep strumming, easing the humid conditions. The tranquillity of this month lays the groundwork for the forthcoming wet season.

Temperature

Esmeraldas registers an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.5°C (81.5°F) with the arrival of October, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Esmeraldas sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in October, with an average low settling at a still moderately hot 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for October is estimated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Persisting in activity during exposure could lead to weariness and subsequently to heat cramps.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, is 81%.

Rainfall

In October, in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout October, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. In Esmeraldas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.6 days and collects up to 830mm (32.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Esmeraldas, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:04 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, is 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During October, Esmeraldas experiences an average high-temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Esmeraldas is 81%.

In Esmeraldas, Ecuador, in October, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of October in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:04 -05.

In Esmeraldas, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

27.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.2km/h

15.9km/h

15.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.9

11.5

11.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average high temperature in October: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°C).

Average low temperature in October: 23.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average pressure in October: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average wind speed in October: 14.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and October (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (80%).

Average rainfall in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average rainfall in October: 35mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (135mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (25mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in October: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.7 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average daylight in October: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average UV index in October: 6

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in October: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in October
Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (9km).