October weather forecastPixvae, Panama

Weather in October

October, like September, in Pixvae, Panama, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Temperature

October is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 29.2°C (84.6°F) and as low as 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index in October is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. 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', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
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 October, the rain falls for 31 days. Throughout October, 300mm (11.81") of precipitation is accumulated. In Pixvae, 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 in Pixvae, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:05 EST.

Sunshine

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

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.