October weather forecast
Tacloban City, Philippines

October presents the city with a rise in both high and low temperatures, and rainfall is plentiful. Despite witnessing a decrease in sunshine hours, an abundance of daylight time remains available. The humidity increases slightly, making the heat feel more pronounced. However, cooling breezes continue to keep the atmosphere temperate and inviting.

Temperature

October commences in Tacloban City with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), showing little deviation from September's 30.7°C (87.3°F). In October, the average low-temperature is a warm 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during October is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Tacloban City, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout October, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tacloban City, there are 241.3 rainfall days, and 855mm (33.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Tacloban City is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of October, in Tacloban City, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 5:15 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.