October weather forecast
Los Olivos, Panama

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Los Olivos, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.1°C (71.8°F) and an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

October, with its high-temperature average of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low-temperature average of 22.1°C (71.8°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. 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 particularly relevant to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Los Olivos, in October, it is raining for 31 days, with typically 300mm (11.81") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:00 EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.