October weather forecastZanja Pytá, Paraguay

Weather in October

October, like September, in Zanja Pytá, Paraguay, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.6°C (85.3°F) and 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Temperature

Zanja Pytá experiences peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F) during October and November.

Heat index

October's average heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Zanja Pytá is 72%.

Rainfall

In Zanja Pytá, during October, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 205 rainfall days, and 1147mm (45.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Zanja Pytá, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of October in Zanja Pytá, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:41 -04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:54 -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 October, the average sunshine in Zanja Pytá, Paraguay, is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Zanja Pytá, Paraguay, are January through March, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.