October weather forecastMayapán, Mexico

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Mayapán, Mexico, is another tropical autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

October brings a marginal elevation to a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F) from September's 33.8°C (92.8°F) in Mayapán's average high-temperatures. Mayapán experiences a steady low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) throughout October.

Heat index

October's mean heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Mayapán are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Mayapán, in October, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mayapán, there are 167.9 rainfall days, and 543mm (21.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mayapán, Mexico, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of October in Mayapán, Mexico, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in October translates into these instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.