October weather forecastGohand, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Gohand, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.7°C (92.7°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of October marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.7°C (92.7°F) from September's 33.9°C (93°F). Gohand's average low-temperature in the month of October is recorded at a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Gohand is 43%.

Rainfall

In Gohand, during October, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gohand, there are 94.5 rainfall days, and 612mm (24.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gohand, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 33min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:31 pm IST.

Sunshine

January and October, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Gohand.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Gohand is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.