October weather forecastRachol, India

Weather in October

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is a hot month in Rachol, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and an average high of 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

The start of October marks an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in September. In Rachol, the average temperature during the nights of October drops to a moderately hot 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Heat index

In October, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important 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.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Rachol, in October, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 113mm (4.45") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rachol, there are 151.4 rainfall days, and 1319mm (51.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Rachol is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:05 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Rachol, India, the average sunshine in October is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During October, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.