October weather forecast
Gaya, India

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Gaya, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

As Gaya welcomes October, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), showing little deviation from September's 32.7°C (90.9°F). During the October nights, an average temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is observed in Gaya, India.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 68%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout October, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gaya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.5 days and collects up to 525mm (20.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Gaya is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 5:10 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Gaya, the average sunshine in October is 9.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Gaya is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in October translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.