October weather forecast
Saligao, India

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Saligao, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°C (88°F) and an average low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

The initiation of October sees an average high-temperature of a hot 31.1°C (88°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. In Saligao, the average nighttime temperature during October is a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, in Saligao, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout October, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 1612mm (63.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Saligao, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of October in Saligao, India, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:05 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Saligao are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during October translates into these guidelines:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.