October weather forecastKanker, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Kanker, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.8°C (65.8°F) and max 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

Kanker's October average high-temperature settles at a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. In October, Kanker reports a consistent average low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) during the nights.

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Kanker, the average relative humidity in October is 69%.

Rainfall

In Kanker, India, in October, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 859mm (33.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Kanker is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 5:52 pm. On the last day of October, in Kanker, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Kanker, the average sunshine in October is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.