October weather forecast
Iawakaka, Papua New Guinea

October, the same as September, is another warm spring month in Iawakaka, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

The advent of October brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. An average temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) is logged during the nights of October in Iawakaka, a small step down from daytime highs.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. 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.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

October and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Iawakaka, during October, the rain falls for 24.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation. In Iawakaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 314.3 days and collects up to 2023mm (79.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:42 +10.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Iawakaka is 8.6h.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Iawakaka, Papua New Guinea. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in October translates into the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.