October weather forecast
Matikiw, Philippines

October, like September, in Matikiw, Philippines, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°C (85.1°F) and min 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

October brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. In Matikiw, in October, the average low-temperature is a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

In October, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. 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 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Matikiw, during October, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. In Matikiw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.1 days and collects up to 602mm (23.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of October, 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 5:26 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Matikiw is 8h.

UV index

February through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.