October weather forecastChicacao, Guatemala

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Chicacao, Guatemala, is another warm autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Temperature

Chicacao marks the start of October with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from September's 28.5°C (83.3°F). An average minimum temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F) marks the month of October.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Chicacao, in October, during 25.9 rainfall days, 205mm (8.07") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 222.8 rainfall days, and 1491mm (58.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chicacao, Guatemala, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of October, in Chicacao, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:37 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Chicacao is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chicacao are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Chicacao, in October, the average high-temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 19.2°C (66.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Chicacao are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In October, the average relative humidity in Chicacao, Guatemala, is 79%.

In Chicacao, during October, the rain falls for 25.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 205mm (8.07") of precipitation.

In October, the average day length in Chicacao is 11h and 48min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:37 CST.

In Chicacao, Guatemala, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.4h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Chicacao, Guatemala.

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

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

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Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

28.5°C

28.6°C

29.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.5km/h

6.3km/h

6.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.5

3.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

36%

22%

Average visibility

9km

Average temperature in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average high temperature in October: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (28.5°C).

Average low temperature in October: 19.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average pressure in October: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average wind speed in October: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (59%).

Average rainfall in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average rainfall in October: 205mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (274mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in October: 25.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (27.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average daylight in October: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in October: 8h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are April and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in October: 3.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average UV index in October: 6

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

Average cloud cover in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Chicacao, Guatemala

Average visibility in October: 9km

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