October weather forecastMoolakadai, India

October

Weather in October

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is still a tropical month in Moolakadai, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.9°C (80.4°F) and max 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

Moolakadai's transition from September to October introduces an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 31.6°C (88.9°F). Moolakadai, during October nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of 26.9°C (80.4°F) from the day's heat.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Moolakadai, India, is 73%.

Rainfall

In October, in Moolakadai, the rain falls for 21.5 days. Throughout October, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is accumulated. In Moolakadai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.6 days and collects up to 823mm (32.4") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Moolakadai, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 5:42 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Moolakadai is 7.9h.

UV index

October is the month with the lowest UV index in Moolakadai, India, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During October, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Moolakadai, in October, the average high-temperature is 30.9°C (87.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 26.9°C (80.4°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 38°C (100.4°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Moolakadai, India, is 73%.

In Moolakadai, India, in October, during 21.5 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In October, the average day length is 11h and 50min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Moolakadai, India, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 5:42 pm IST.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Moolakadai is 7.9h.

The month with the lowest UV index in Moolakadai, India, is October, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Moolakadai is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average high temperature in October: 30.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (34.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 26.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°C).

Average pressure in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average pressure in October: 1008.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1004.2mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average wind speed in October: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (19.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and October (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

Average rainfall in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average rainfall in October: 144mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (213mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average rainfall days in October: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average sunshine days in October: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (6.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Moolakadai, India

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).