October weather forecastCaringin, Indonesia

Weather in October

October, like September, is another hot spring month in Caringin, Indonesia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.7°C (89.1°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

The shift into October uncovers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), subtly different from the previous month. In Caringin, the average nighttime temperature during October is a moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Heat index

For October, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Caringin, during October, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. In Caringin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.5 days and collects up to 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Caringin, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of October, in Caringin, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 17:46 WIB.

Sunshine

In Caringin, the average sunshine in October is 9.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during October translates into the following guidance:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.