October weather forecast
Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua

Through October, rainfall begins to decrease, making for a gradual return to the dry season in Ciudad Sandino. Despite being in the tail end of the wet season, the month enjoys more sunlit hours. The humidity starts to decrease, offering more comfortable conditions to explore the outdoors. The wind speed remains relatively low, adding to the tranquility of this phase.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 22.8°C (73°F), October stands out as the coldest month.

Heat index

October's heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

October is the most humid month in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 29.5 days and typically aggregates up to 317mm (12.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Ciudad Sandino is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of October, in Ciudad Sandino, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:19 CST.

Sunshine

In Ciudad Sandino, the average sunshine in October is 7.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, October is the month with the lowest UV index in Ciudad Sandino. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.