October weather forecastPicota, Peru

Weather in October

October, like September, is another hot spring month in Picota, Peru, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and an average low of 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

Picota's October showcases an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), hardly distinct from September's 31.6°C (88.9°F). In the month of October, an average of 20.1°C (68.2°F) marks the low-temperature.

Heat index

The heat index value for October is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, in Picota, the rain falls for 21.1 days. Throughout October, 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 246.6 rainfall days, and 1162mm (45.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:59 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Picota are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in October leads to these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.