October weather forecast
Santragachi, India

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is also a hot month in Santragachi, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

Santragachi, India, sees the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), indicating a subtle variation from September. Santragachi records an average low of 23.6°C (74.5°F) throughout the nights in October.

Heat index

October's heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
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. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Santragachi, during October, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santragachi, there are 136 rainfall days, and 680mm (26.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Santragachi, India, is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of October, in Santragachi, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Santragachi is 8.6h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. 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. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.