October weather forecastBarro Blanco, Panama

Weather in October

October, like September, in Barro Blanco, Panama, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

Barro Blanco's coldest month, October, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) to a low of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

October's mean heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
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 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Barro Blanco are July through October, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Barro Blanco, Panama, in October, during 31 rainfall days, 300mm (11.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Barro Blanco, Panama, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Barro Blanco, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:01 EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, October has the least sunshine of the year in Barro Blanco.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.