October weather forecast
Tamluk, India

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Tamluk, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°C (74.3°F) and max 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of October records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), closely related to the 31.9°C (89.4°F) observed in September. Tamluk records an average nighttime low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) throughout October.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Tamluk is 75%.

Rainfall

In Tamluk, in October, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tamluk, there are 135.8 rainfall days, and 625mm (24.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tamluk, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of October in Tamluk, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 5:01 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Tamluk, India, the average sunshine in October 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.