October weather forecastSetul, Malaysia

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Setul, Malaysia, is a hot autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and an average high of 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

The initiation of October records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Setul in October anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. 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. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. 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.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Setul, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Setul, in October, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 228mm (8.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Setul, Malaysia, there are 318.3 rainfall days, and 2058mm (81.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:56 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Setul is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Setul are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in October leads to these recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.