October weather forecastPánuco, Mexico

Weather in October

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Pánuco, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

October experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), barely different from September's 32.2°C (90°F). During the nights in October, the temperature averages to an agreeable 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Heat index

For October, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Pánuco is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pánuco, during October, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. In Pánuco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 242mm (9.53") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Pánuco, Mexico, is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of October in Pánuco, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 6:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Pánuco is 8h.

UV index

In Pánuco, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.