Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
October
Weather in October
Temperature
October's onset records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), a near match to September's 28.3°C (82.9°F). The October average low temperature, marginally lower than the daytime high, records at a still moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F).Heat index
The average heat index in October is appraised at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humidity
In Meepawala, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.Rainfall
In Meepawala, in October, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 194mm (7.64") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 286.9 rainfall days, and 1974mm (77.72") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:50 +0530.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 8.1h.UV index
January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during October translates into the following directions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. 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. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Average temperature in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average high temperature in October: 28.8°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 25.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).
Average pressure in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average pressure in October: 1010.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average wind speed in October: 13.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).
Average humidity in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in October: 194mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall days in October: 26.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average sunshine days in October: 1.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).
Average UV index in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average UV index in October: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average cloud cover in October: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in October
Meepawala, Sri Lanka
- Average visibility in October: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
