October weather forecastDegand, Haiti

Weather in October

October, like September, in Degand, Haiti, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

Degand greets October with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. The month of October records an average low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) in Degand.

Heat index

October's heat index is appraised at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Degand, Haiti, is 79%.

Rainfall

In Degand, in October, it is raining for 24.4 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. In Degand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.4 days and collects up to 904mm (35.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Degand is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:17 EDT.

Sunshine

In Degand, the average sunshine in October is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in October leads to these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.