October weather forecast
Kopaganj, India

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is also a hot month in Kopaganj, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.2°C (72°F) and 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of October brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), closely mirroring the 33.3°C (91.9°F) of September. Kopaganj experiences a consistent average temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) throughout the nights in October.

Heat index

October's average heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Kopaganj, the average relative humidity in October is 60%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 4.5 rainfall days, in October, Kopaganj aggregates 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. In Kopaganj, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.6 days and collects up to 412mm (16.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 5:14 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.