October weather forecastDhulagari, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Dhulagari, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

During October, Dhulagari records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), marking a slight divergence from September's 32.3°C (90.1°F). During the month of October, the temperature falls to an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is estimated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical 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.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Dhulagari, India, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Dhulagari, in October, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Dhulagari, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.1 days and collects up to 378mm (14.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Dhulagari, 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during October morphs into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.