October weather forecast
San Cristóbal, Paraguay

October, like September, in San Cristóbal, Paraguay, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Temperature

At the onset of October, San Cristóbal records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. In the month of October, San Cristóbal's average low-temperature falls to a refreshing 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Heat index

October's average heat index is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.

Humidity

In San Cristóbal, Paraguay, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, in San Cristóbal, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout October, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in San Cristóbal, there are 176.5 rainfall days, and 1152mm (45.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In San Cristóbal, Paraguay, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 17:41 -04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:58 -03.
Note: On Sunday, 06. October 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from -04 to -03. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 23. March 2025, at 00:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from -03 to -04.

Sunshine

In San Cristóbal, the average sunshine in October is 8.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in San Cristóbal is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.