October weather forecast
Moruga, Trinidad and Tobago

October is a month of transition in Moruga as it maneuvers away from the peak rainfall season and toward the driest period of the year. The weather starts to become more consistent, with temperatures slightly reducing from the past months, rainfall moderately rising, and humidity leveling off. Brighter days are more frequent as sunlight prevails for an average of 9 hours per day. The balance in weather attributes makes October attractive for various activities. Planners of outdoor events will find reliable weather during this month, with frequent clear skies and a visibility range of 10km (6.2mi) made possible by low cloud cover percentage.

Temperature

The commencement of October in Moruga, Trinidad and Tobago, introduces an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. During the nights of October, Moruga records an average low-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Heat index

In October, the average heat index is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Moruga is 77%.

Rainfall

In Moruga, during October, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Moruga, Trinidad and Tobago, there are 202.6 rainfall days, and 599mm (23.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Moruga is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of October, in Moruga, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:41 AST.

Sunshine

In Moruga, the average sunshine in October is 9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Moruga. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Moruga, Trinidad and Tobago. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.