October weather forecast
Pekan, Malaysia

October, the same as September, in Pekan, Malaysia, is another tropical autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

Pekan registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F) with the arrival of October, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. During October's nights, Pekan notes a minor temperature decline, reaching an average of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for October is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Pekan, in October, it is raining for 26.1 days, with typically 181mm (7.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pekan, there are 280.1 rainfall days, and 1828mm (71.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pekan, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of October in Pekan, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:50 pm +08.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Pekan is 8.4h.

UV index

February through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in October leads to these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.