October in
Hat Yai marks a pronounced shift in the weather tendencies of the preceding months, with a steady sequence of cooling temperatures and heavy rainfall. Hat Yai's wilderness dons a resplendent garb of fresh greens and blossoming flora, narrating visual tales of wildlife bounty. Flocks of migratory birds frequent the region, bringing about a symphony of unique chirps and songs. The cooler climate promotes increased foot traffic, with increased visits to the region's famed temples and markets. This month registers the highest rainfall of the year with totals reaching up to 228mm (8.98").
Temperature
The start of October in Hat Yai marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in
September. The average low-temperature, in October, in Hat Yai, is a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F).
Heat index
In October, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F).
Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 85%.
Rainfall
In Hat Yai, in October, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 228mm (8.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Hat Yai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160 days and collects up to 1726mm (67.95") of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of October, in Hat Yai,
Thailand, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:58 +07.
Sunshine
June,
August through
December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Hat Yai.
UV index
February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in October transforms into this advice:
Take all critical precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Even if it's cloudy, generously apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with no less than a 30 sun protection factor after each swim or outdoor exercise.