October weather forecast
Cobá, Mexico

October, like September, is another tropical autumn month in Cobá, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.1°C (86.2°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

Cobá marks the onset of October with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), subtly divergent from September's 31.3°C (88.3°F). During October, Cobá sees a mean low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are June and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Cobá, during October, the rain falls for 22.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of precipitation. In Cobá, Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.8 days and collects up to 810mm (31.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cobá, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of October, in Cobá, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Cobá. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.