October weather forecastBan Thieng, Laos

Weather in October

October paves the way for dry weather with decreased precipitation and improved daylight hours in Ban Thieng. With the end of the monsoon, the landscape is now lush and green, providing picturesque views. The absence of monsoon clouds allows the sun to shine brighter, leading to longer sunshine hours. As we move towards the end of the year, October offers a balanced blend of moderately warm temperatures and pleasant weather. With the stark reduction in rainfall, Ban Thieng residents embrace the start of the dry season as November comes knocking.

Temperature

Ban Thieng's shift into October sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from September's 29.5°C (85.1°F). In October, the nighttime temperature plummets remarkably from the daily apex to a steady average of 17.4°C (63.3°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ban Thieng, in October, it is raining for 22 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Ban Thieng, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.1 days and collects up to 1191mm (46.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ban Thieng, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of October, in Ban Thieng, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:38 +07.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Ban Thieng is 6.8h.

UV index

February through July, September through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.