October weather forecast
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

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Weather in October

October in Santa Cruz del Quiché brings about the onset of the dryer seasons with significantly reduced rainfall, down to 305mm from September's 283mm. The lowering trend in rainfall and increased sunshine hours contrast starkly with the relentless rains of earlier months. The temperature, however, remains stable, continuing the streak of warm months. A noticeable slight increase in wind speeds adds an element of freshness to the otherwise humid atmosphere. The overall changes result in a balanced weather condition, signaling the end of monsoon.

Temperature

Temperature records in Santa Cruz del Quiché mark October as the coldest month, with highs averaging 20.7°C and lows at 12.4°C.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 86%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz del Quiché, during October, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 305mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 263.6 rainfall days, and 2061mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Santa Cruz del Quiché is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of October, 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 17:36 CST.

Sunshine

In Santa Cruz del Quiché, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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FAQ

What part of the year is the coldest in Santa Cruz del Quiché?

The coldest month is October, with an average high-temperature of 20.7°C and an average low-temperature of 12.4°C.

What are October temperatures in Santa Cruz del Quiché?

In October, in Santa Cruz del Quiché, the average high-temperature is 20.7°C, and the average low-temperature is 12.4°C.

What is the average humidity in October in Santa Cruz del Quiché?

The average relative humidity in October in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in October in Santa Cruz del Quiché?

In Santa Cruz del Quiché, during October, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 305mm of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Cruz del Quiché have in October?

In Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala, the average day length in October is 11h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Santa Cruz del Quiché?

On the first day of October in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala, 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 17:36 CST.

How long on average sun shines in October in Santa Cruz del Quiché?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz del Quiché?

The months with the highest UV index are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in October in Santa Cruz del Quiché?

In Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average temperature in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in October: 20.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°C).

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Average pressure in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average pressure in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in October: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1012.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average wind speed in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.1km/h).

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Average humidity in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average humidity in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in October: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

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Average rainfall in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average rainfall in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in October: 305mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (372mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in October: 29.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and October (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

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: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average UV index in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in October
Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

Average visibility in October - Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, August, September and October (8km).

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Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala

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