October weather forecastKatghora, India

Weather in October

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is still a hot month in Katghora, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

Katghora's average high-temperature in October is a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 31.8°C (89.2°F) of September. An average low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) is anticipated throughout the nights during October.

Heat index

The heat index value during October is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Katghora, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.

Rainfall

In Katghora, during October, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.5 rainfall days, and 944mm (37.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Katghora is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 5:23 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Katghora is 8.6h.

UV index

In Katghora, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during October morphs into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.