October weather in En Gedi experiences a further softening of the desert's domination. There is a notable descent in both day and night temperatures, creating ambient settings distinctly cooler than the summer months. A minute 7mm (0.28") of rainfall marks the return of precipitation after a long drought. With shorter daylight and sunshine hours, October bears witness to the sun yielding space for mellow autumn colors. The decreased UV index signals diminished intensity of the sun, setting the stage for the encroaching colder months.
Temperature
`En Gedi's October weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a fiery hot 35°C (95°F) in
September to a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Despite a significant disparity with daytime temperatures, an average low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F) is recorded during October.
Rainfall
January through
May, October through
December are months with rainfall in `En Gedi. October is the first month it rains in `En Gedi,
Israel. Throughout October, in the average 2 rainfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In `En Gedi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 36 days and collects up to 191mm (7.52") of precipitation.
Daylight
In `En Gedi, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:23 IDT. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 16:50 IST.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 02:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from IDT to IST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Friday, 28.
March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from IST to IDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 9h.
UV index
In `En Gedi, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during October translates into the following directions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.