October weather forecastRantauprapat, Indonesia

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Rantauprapat, Indonesia, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°C (88.7°F) and min 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

The transition into October is marked with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing an insignificant shift from September's 31.9°C (89.4°F). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.3°C (72.1°F) in October.

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 27 days and typically aggregates up to 195mm (7.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:05 WIB.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Rantauprapat, records 31.5°C (88.7°F), while the low-temperature is 22.3°C (72.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is calculated to be 43°C (109.4°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 82%.

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27 days and accumulates 195mm (7.68") of precipitation.

In Rantauprapat, during October, the rain falls for 27 days and regularly aggregates up to 195mm (7.68") of precipitation.

The average day length in October is 12h and 4min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:05 WIB.

In Rantauprapat, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

31.9°C

31.5°C

30.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.1km/h

4.2km/h

3.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.5

3.4

1.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average high temperature in October: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.6°C).

Average low temperature in October: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°C).

Average pressure in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average pressure in October: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average wind speed in October: 3.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (4.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average humidity in October: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average rainfall in October: 195mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (195mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (95mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average rainfall days in October: 27 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (22.3 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average daylight in October: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in October: 7h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average sunshine days in October: 3.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (6.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1 days).

Average UV index in October
Rantauprapat, Indonesia

Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).