October weather forecast
Dharapuram, India

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Dharapuram, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.9°C (73.2°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

Dharapuram marks the start of October with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from September's 33.4°C (92.1°F). An average nighttime temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F) is observed during October.

Heat index

The average heat index in October is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 70%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.6 days and accumulates 171mm (6.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Dharapuram is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 6:10 pm. On the last day of October, in Dharapuram, India, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:56 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Dharapuram is 7.6h.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during October leads to these advisories:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. 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. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.