October weather forecastBurhanpur, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Burhanpur, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.1°C (70°F) and 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

The shift from September to October is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), not significantly different from the 30.7°C (87.3°F) of September. During the nights in October, Burhanpur experiences a consistent average temperature of 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

For October, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Burhanpur, the average relative humidity in October is 55%.

Rainfall

In Burhanpur, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Burhanpur, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 819mm (32.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Burhanpur is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 6:12 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:49 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Burhanpur, the average sunshine in October is 8.3h.

UV index

January, July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Burhanpur. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.