October weather forecast
Pethapur, India

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is a very hot month in Pethapur, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.2°C (75.6°F) and max 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of October is marked by an average high-temperature of a very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F), bearing a close resemblance to September. In October, Pethapur's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 24.2°C (75.6°F) during the night.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Pethapur, the average relative humidity in October is 42%.

Rainfall

In Pethapur, in October, during 2.5 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.4 rainfall days, and 595mm (23.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Pethapur, India, is 11h and 37min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:01 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In Pethapur, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.