October weather forecastAssagao, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Assagao, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

Assagao's entry into October measures an average high-temperature of a hot 31.1°C (88°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. The low-temperature average for Assagao during October stands at a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

October's average heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. 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. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout October, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 1612mm (63.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Assagao, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:05 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Assagao, India, are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October translates into the following guidance:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.