October weather forecast
Punta Sal, Peru

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm spring month in Punta Sal, Peru, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°C (78.3°F) and 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Temperature

Punta Sal experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.7°C (78.3°F) with the onset of October, subtly varied from September's 25.6°C (78.1°F). Punta Sal temperatures generally rest at a low of 18.6°C (65.5°F) during the October nights.

Humidity

April, May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through July, October through December. October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 74.9 rainfall days, and 174mm (6.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 -05.

Sunshine

In Punta Sal, the average sunshine in October is 9.6h.

UV index

January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. 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: The maximum UV index, 6 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Punta Sal?
During October, Punta Sal experiences an average high-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and a low-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the least humid month?
The months with the lowest humidity are April, May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
What is the average humidity in October?
The average relative humidity in October is 70%.
When does it start raining?
October is the first month it rains. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in October?
In October, the average day length is 12h and 12min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:15 -05.
How many hours of sunshine does Punta Sal have in October?
In Punta Sal, the average sunshine duration in October is 9.6h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index intensity in October?
In Punta Sal, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average temperature in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average high temperature in October: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (17.9°C).

Average pressure in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average pressure in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average pressure in October: 1012.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August, September and October (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average wind speed in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average wind speed in October: 18.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and August (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average humidity in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average rainfall in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average rainfall in October: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (59mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average rainfall days in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average rainfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average sunshine days in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average sunshine days in October: 29.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average UV index in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average UV index in October: 6

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average cloud cover in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average cloud cover in October: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in October - Punta Sal, Peru
Average visibility in October
Punta Sal, Peru
  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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