October weather forecast
El Toro, Panama

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in El Toro, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.2°C (84.6°F) and min 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Temperature

In El Toro, October records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 29.2°C (84.6°F) and reaching a low of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is estimated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

July through October, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In El Toro, during October, the rain falls for 31 days and regularly aggregates up to 300mm (11.81") of precipitation. In El Toro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:02 EST.

Sunshine

October has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during October morphs into the following directions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.