October weather forecast
Cojutepeque, El Salvador

In October, the rainfall begins to decrease steadily, foreshadowing the end of the rainy season. Average wind speed exhibits a minor boost, adding a cool edge to the otherwise warm and moist atmosphere. As the rainfall eases, the city starts to regain its sunshine hours and daylight, providing a gradual transition to drier months ahead.

Temperature

The coldest month is October, with an average high-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 are especially vital to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, October is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 23.5 days. Throughout October, 188mm (7.4") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cojutepeque, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.2 days and collects up to 1062mm (41.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cojutepeque, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:28 CST.

Sunshine

In Cojutepeque, the average sunshine in October is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cojutepeque are January, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during October translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.