October weather forecast
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, USA

October offers a palpable breather from the heavy rainfall, recording 11" (279mm) that decrease slightly from the previous month. Holding a minimum temperature of 74.9°F (23.8°C) and a maximum of 83.3°F (28.5°C), October's weather retains ample warmth. Nevertheless, October does carry shorter daylight hours than in preceding months. Moving into November, precipitations regress, hinting at the approach of December's more manageable weather.

Temperature

Saipan's October showcases an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.7°F (28.7°C), hardly distinct from September's 83.8°F (28.8°C). Saipan's nights throughout October are marked by an average low temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C), a minor drop from the day's high.

Rainfall

In Saipan, during October, the rain falls for 22 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of precipitation. In Saipan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 244 days and collects up to 83.39" (2118mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the warmest seawater in Saipan are June through November, with an average ocean temperature of 84.2°F (29°C).
Note: Water activities in surface temperatures between 77°F (25°C) and 84.2°F (29°C) are seen as exceptional and extremely agreeable for lengthened time spans.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:48 pm ChST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are August through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Saipan, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 11. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 11 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure all key precautions. Defense against sun exposure is critical. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim. Warning! The reflection of sand and water increases the UV dose.