October weather forecastBabil, Egypt

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Babil, Egypt, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31°C (87.8°F) and 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Temperature

As October commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a fiery hot 35.2°C (95.4°F) in September to a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Babil, in October, witnesses an average low-temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Heat index

October's average heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall in Babil are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it rains in Babil. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Babil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 24.8 days and collects up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Babil, Egypt, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.