October weather forecastUmarpada, India

Weather in October

The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is still a hot month in Umarpada, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.5°C (76.1°F) and max 34.6°C (94.3°F).

Temperature

Umarpada's transition into October brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from 31.3°C (88.3°F) in September to a still tropical 34.6°C (94.3°F). Throughout the month of October, Umarpada witnesses an average low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

For October, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 52%.

Rainfall

In Umarpada, during October, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Umarpada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.4 days and collects up to 735mm (28.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Umarpada, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.