October weather forecastMasaya, Philippines

Weather in October

October, like September, in Masaya, Philippines, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°C (74.7°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

Masaya marks the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), hardly different from September's 29.6°C (85.3°F). Masaya in October experiences a low-temperature average of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for October is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Masaya, Philippines, is 85%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 28.1 days. Throughout October, 137mm (5.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 279.9 rainfall days, and 1550mm (61.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Masaya is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of October in Masaya, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 5:27 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.3h.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Masaya. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.