October weather forecastPerinad, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Perinad, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.2°C (86.4°F) and min 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Perinad records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. In October, Perinad reports a consistent average low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) during the nights.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Perinad, in October, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 168mm (6.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 238.2 rainfall days, and 1794mm (70.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Perinad, India, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:01 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Perinad, the average sunshine in October is 8.1h.

UV index

January through April, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Perinad. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.