October weather forecastChumphon, Thailand

Weather in October

October’s weather in Chumphon sees another uptick in rainfall, defying the tapering off that begins in September. With a sizable 252mm (9.92") of rain dispersed over 20 soaking days, the city gets saturated thoroughly. A cautious decrease in daily temperature and an increase in relative humidity paint a picture of cool, wet days. October acts as a climatic buffer, easing the shift from the rainy season to the relatively drier following months.

Temperature

Entering October, Chumphon's average high-temperature reads a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Chumphon anticipates an average minimum temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of October.

Heat index

For October, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. 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 extremely significant for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. 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. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

October is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Chumphon, in October, during 20 rainfall days, 252mm (9.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chumphon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 1873mm (73.74") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:59 +07.