October weather forecast
Sigadam, India

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is still a hot month in Sigadam, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.6°C (87.1°F) and an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

Sigadam, India, marks the onset of October with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), subtly divergent from September's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Sigadam records an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F) throughout the nights in October.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Sigadam is 74%.

Rainfall

In Sigadam, in October, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 122mm (4.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Sigadam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 754mm (29.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Sigadam is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of October in Sigadam, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 5:23 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.9h.

UV index

In Sigadam, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.