October weather forecastPeelamedu, India

Weather in October

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is still a tropical month in Peelamedu, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during October registers at a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Throughout October, Peelamedu's nights cool down to an average of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. 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 essentially critical for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Peelamedu, India, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 125mm (4.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Peelamedu, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of October in Peelamedu, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:57 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Peelamedu, the average sunshine in October is 8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in October translates into these instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.