October weather forecast
Friendship, Jamaica

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Friendship, Jamaica, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°C (84°F) and 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

October reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), slightly varied from September's 29.4°C (84.9°F). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 26°C (78.8°F) in October, a slight descent from daytime highs.

Heat index

October's average heat index is evaluated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. 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', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.

Humidity

In Friendship, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.9 days and accumulates 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of October in Friendship, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:36 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Friendship is 7.1h.

UV index

April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Friendship. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Friendship during October?
The high-temperature, in October, in Friendship, is 28.9°C (84°F), while the low-temperature averages to 26°C (78.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in October is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in October in Friendship?
In Friendship, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.
What is the rainiest month in Friendship?
The month with the most rainfall in Friendship is October, when the rain falls for 23.9 days and typically aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in October in Friendship?
In Friendship, Jamaica, in October, it is raining for 23.9 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Friendship?
January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Friendship.
Does it snow in Friendship in October?
In October, in Friendship, it doesn't snow. September is the latest month when it typically snows.
How many hours of daylight does Friendship have in October?
In October, the average day length in Friendship is 11h and 43min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Friendship?
On the first day of October in Friendship, Jamaica, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:36 EST.
How long on average sun shines in October in Friendship?
The average sunshine duration in October in Friendship is 7.1h.
When is the highest UV index in Friendship?
April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Friendship.
What is the UV index reading in October in Friendship?
In Friendship, Jamaica, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average temperature in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average high temperature in October: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (26.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 26°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (23.1°C).

Average pressure in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average pressure in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average pressure in October: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average wind speed in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average wind speed in October: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average humidity in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, November and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (77%).

Average rainfall in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average rainfall in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average rainfall in October: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (95mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (27mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average rainfall days in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average rainfall days in October: 23.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15 days).

Average snowfall in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average snowfall in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average snowfall days in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average sunshine days in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average sunshine days in October: 3.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (3.4 days).

Average UV index in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average UV index in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average UV index in October: 7

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

Average cloud cover in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average cloud cover in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in October - Friendship, Jamaica
Average visibility in October
Friendship, Jamaica
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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