October weather forecast
Ghorahi, Nepal

October brings along a welcome change in Ghorahi, Nepal's weather with the departure of the monsoon season. The reduction in both precipitation and humidity ushers in more pleasant weather conditions. Temperatures also begin to recede, with the day's highest climbing to 32.1°C (89.8°F). With less cloud cover, the city sees clear skies. Overall, the arrival of autumn is clearly marked in October with dropping temperatures and lower rainfall.

Temperature

The transition from September to October sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. During October, the temperature in Ghorahi tends to dip to an average of 20.9°C (69.6°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

October is the last month it rains. During 4 rainfall days, in October, Ghorahi aggregates 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.1 rainfall days, and 542mm (21.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ghorahi, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 30min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:31 pm +0545.

Sunshine

In Ghorahi, the average sunshine in October is 8.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during October leads to these advisories:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.