October weather forecastMocochá, Mexico

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Mocochá, Mexico, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

Mocochá's October showcases an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), hardly distinct from September's 33.6°C (92.5°F). In October, the average low-temperature in Mocochá records at an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F) during the nights.

Heat index

During October, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. 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 body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 19.6 days. Throughout October, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mocochá, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Mocochá is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mocochá, the average sunshine in October is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mocochá are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.