October weather forecast
Tattamangalam, India

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is a hot month in Tattamangalam, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.2°C (86.4°F) and min 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of October denotes an average high-temperature of a hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), subtly different from September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). During October, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 20.8°C (69.4°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for October is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Tattamangalam, during October, the rain falls for 25.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 176mm (6.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 238.3 rainfall days, and 1218mm (47.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Tattamangalam is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:59 pm IST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Tattamangalam, India, is 7.8h.

UV index

January, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during October translates into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.