October weather forecastPapelon, Venezuela

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Papelon, Venezuela, is another hot autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of October, the average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), subtly different from September's 31.4°C (88.5°F). An average temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) is recorded in Papelon during the nights in October.

Heat index

The heat index in October is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Papelon, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

Rainfall

In Papelon, in October, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 130mm (5.12") of accumulated precipitation. In Papelon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.2 days and collects up to 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Papelon, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15 -04.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Papelon is 8.8h.

UV index

January through April, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Papelon. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.