October weather forecastMacherla, India

Weather in October

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is also a hot month in Macherla, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

Macherla, India, registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F) at the commencement of October, closely related to the preceding month. In Macherla, the average low-temperature during the month of October is a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is calculated to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Macherla, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

Rainfall

In Macherla, India, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 547mm (21.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 5:42 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is October, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.