October weather forecastJagdalpur, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Jagdalpur, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Temperature

Jagdalpur registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F) with the arrival of October, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. In October, Jagdalpur reports a consistent average low-temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F) during the nights.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. 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 Jagdalpur is 72%.

Rainfall

In Jagdalpur, in October, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 130mm (5.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 1386mm (54.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Jagdalpur is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 5:50 pm. On the last day of October, in Jagdalpur, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 5:29 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during October leads to these advisories:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. 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. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.