October weather forecastPótam, Mexico

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Pótam, Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.6°C (92.5°F) and an average low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

Pótam experiences an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F) in October, marking an insignificant shift from 35.5°C (95.9°F) in September. Pótam encounters a steady low-temperature average of 22.9°C (73.2°F) throughout the month of October.

Heat index

The heat index in October is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Pótam, the average relative humidity in October is 50%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout October, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pótam, there are 68.2 rainfall days, and 245mm (9.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Pótam, Mexico, is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Pótam is 7.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Pótam during October is 33.6°C (92.5°F) and the low-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).

The average relative humidity in October in Pótam, Mexico, is 50%.

In Pótam, Mexico, during October, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

In October, the average day length in Pótam, Mexico, is 11h and 29min.

On the first day of October in Pótam, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

In Pótam, Mexico, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.6h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Pótam, Mexico, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in October: 33.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (37.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 22.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (12.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average humidity in October: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (30%).

Average rainfall in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in October: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (0.9 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in October: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Pótam, Mexico

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).