October weather forecastUkwa, India

Weather in October

October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Ukwa, is still a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.6°C (88.9°F) and min 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into October, Ukwa records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F), almost identical to September's 31°C (87.8°F). October nights experience a distinct temperature drop from the daily highs, with an average low-temperature of 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Ukwa, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. In Ukwa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.3 days and collects up to 788mm (31.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ukwa, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 5:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:31 pm IST.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year in Ukwa, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Ukwa, India, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during October translates into the following directions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.