October weather forecastEsteros, Philippines

Weather in October

October, like September, is a hot autumn month in Esteros, Philippines, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°C (75°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of October records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), closely related to the 30°C (86°F) observed in September. In October, the temperature in Esteros, Philippines, drops to an average of 23.9°C (75°F) at night.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Esteros, in October, during 29.1 rainfall days, 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Esteros, during the entire year, the rain falls for 309.2 days and collects up to 1526mm (60.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Esteros is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 5:22 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Esteros, Philippines, the average sunshine in October is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Esteros are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.