October weather forecastJharsuguda, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Jharsuguda, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21°C (69.8°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

The presence of October is marked by an average high temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), reflecting September's climate closely. Jharsuguda sees an average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) during October.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 primarily vital for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Jharsuguda is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, in Jharsuguda, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout October, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. In Jharsuguda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.4 days and collects up to 1445mm (56.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Jharsuguda is 11h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 5:17 pm IST.