October weather forecastIlama, Honduras

Weather in October

October, like September, in Ilama, Honduras, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Ilama's average high-temperature is noted with the start of October, touching a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F) from September's 31.2°C (88.2°F). During October, the temperature in Ilama is averaged to a low of 20.5°C (68.9°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for 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.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ilama, in October, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 139mm (5.47") of accumulated precipitation. In Ilama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ilama, Honduras, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:24 CST.

Sunshine

In Ilama, Honduras, the average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

In Ilama, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in October leads to these recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.