October weather forecast
Dame de Traversay, Saint Lucia

In October, the weather in Dame de Traversay starts to cool down. There are fewer daylight hours, and the climate becomes slightly more comfortable than the preceding months. Despite the decrease in temperatures, October does see a minor spike in the rainfall. As October crosses over into November, the weather trends towards more rainfall and decreased wind speeds. Despite these transitions, visibility remains excellent, maintaining 10km (6.2mi) throughout the month.

Temperature

The start of October in Dame de Traversay sees the average high-temperature at a moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing little difference from September's 30.3°C (86.5°F). During the nights of October, the average low-temperature holds at 27.2°C (81°F).

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. 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 in Dame de Traversay, Saint Lucia, is 74%.

Rainfall

In Dame de Traversay, in October, during 21 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dame de Traversay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 255.2 days and collects up to 560mm (22.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Dame de Traversay is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of October, in Dame de Traversay, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:36 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.1h.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Dame de Traversay, Saint Lucia. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in October transforms into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.