October weather forecastBhatpara, India

Weather in October

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is still a tropical month in Bhatpara, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

Bhatpara, India, notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F) in October, displaying minor variation from September. In Bhatpara, the average nighttime temperature during October is a warm 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Bhatpara, during October, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Bhatpara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126 days and collects up to 338mm (13.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Bhatpara, the average sunshine in October is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.