October weather forecast
Bukit Tengah, Malaysia

October, like September, is another tropical autumn month in Bukit Tengah, Malaysia, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°C (88.7°F) and min 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

Bukit Tengah's average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F) in October mirrors that of the prior month. October nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Bukit Tengah, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bukit Tengah, in October, during 27.5 rainfall days, 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bukit Tengah, there are 294.8 rainfall days, and 1325mm (52.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Bukit Tengah, Malaysia, is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, in Bukit Tengah, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:59 pm +08.

Sunshine

In Bukit Tengah, the average sunshine in October is 8h.

UV index

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bukit Tengah. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in October interprets into the following advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.