October weather forecast
Ban Pet, Thailand

October, the same as September, in Ban Pet, Thailand, is another tropical autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.1°C (73.6°F) and max 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

The transition from September to October brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), barely different from September's 31°C (87.8°F). In Ban Pet, the average nighttime temperature during October is a warm 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

During October, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. 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 vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Ban Pet, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ban Pet, during October, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.7 rainfall days, and 738mm (29.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:38 +07.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is October, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Ban Pet, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.