October weather forecastLubao, Philippines

Weather in October

October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Lubao, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°C (74.3°F) and max 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Lubao's October reports an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), exhibiting a minor difference from September. Nighttime temperatures consistently average a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F) during October.

Heat index

In October, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. 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. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Lubao, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lubao, in October, during 19.6 rainfall days, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lubao, during the entire year, the rain falls for 202.2 days and collects up to 1179mm (46.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Lubao, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 5:29 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through June, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.