October weather forecastMalinta, Philippines

Weather in October

October, like September, in Malinta, Philippines, is another warm autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

As Malinta transitions into October, the average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), offering no variation from the preceding month. Malinta records an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F) throughout the nights in October.

Heat index

October's average heat index is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for 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.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Malinta, during October, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation. In Malinta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 206.9 days and collects up to 944mm (37.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Malinta is 8h.

UV index

February through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Malinta, Philippines. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in October interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.