October weather forecastNatal, Indonesia

Weather in October

October, like September, is another tropical autumn month in Natal, Indonesia, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.6°C (69.1°F) and max 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

Natal's weather in October indicates an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), nearly consistent with the 30.3°C (86.5°F) of September. An average low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F) is recorded in the month of October.

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. 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-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In Natal, in October, during 25.6 rainfall days, 264mm (10.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Natal, there are 299.3 rainfall days, and 2350mm (92.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Natal, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of October in Natal, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:10 WIB.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Natal is 7.7h.

UV index

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Natal. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.