October weather forecastMalibay, Philippines

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Malibay, Philippines, is a hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, the average high-temperature rests at a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In Malibay, October's nights observe an average temperature dip to a moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

For most parts of October, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. 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. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Malibay, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Malibay, during October, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of precipitation. In Malibay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210 days and collects up to 1377mm (54.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 5:28 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.4h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during October morphs into the following directions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.