October weather forecast
Swamimalai, India

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is also a hot month in Swamimalai, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°C (76.6°F) and max 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

October's presence records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), closely mirroring September's climate. Swamimalai experiences a steady low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) throughout October.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. 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 highly critical for babies and toddlers. 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.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. 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. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Swamimalai is October, when the rain falls for 22.1 days and typically aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Swamimalai, India, is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of October, in Swamimalai, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 5:48 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Swamimalai, India. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during October translates into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.