October weather forecastSitarampur, India

Weather in October

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is also a hot month in Sitarampur, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The transition into October reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), mirroring a close resemblance to September. An average nighttime temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) is witnessed in Sitarampur throughout October.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. 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 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Sitarampur is 69%.

Rainfall

In Sitarampur, in October, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 80mm (3.15") of accumulated precipitation. In Sitarampur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 784mm (30.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sitarampur, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 36min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 5:04 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Sitarampur. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in October interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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 bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.