October weather forecastKhargupur, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Khargupur, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.9°C (69.6°F) and max 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

Khargupur's October average high-temperature settles at a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. During October, Khargupur's temperature averages to an agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F) at night.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Khargupur, the average relative humidity in October is 59%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 4 rainfall days, in October, Khargupur aggregates 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Khargupur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.5 days and collects up to 530mm (20.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Khargupur, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of October in Khargupur, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 5:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

In Khargupur, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during October leads to these instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.