October weather forecast
Esperanza, Dominican Republic

October experiences a gradual cooling down from the heated summer months in Esperanza. Despite the cooler conditions, the town remains warm enough for a variety of outdoor activities. Temperatures, humidity, and rainfall continue to decrease, marking a transition towards the dry and cool winter months. As October comes to a close, locals and visitors eagerly anticipate the arrival of the mild winter season.

Temperature

The arrival of October in Esperanza sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. Throughout the month of October, Esperanza expects an average low of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

October's heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes 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. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Esperanza is 75%.

Rainfall

In Esperanza, in October, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Esperanza, Dominican Republic, there are 161.3 rainfall days, and 455mm (17.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Esperanza, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:10 AST.

Sunshine

In Esperanza, the average sunshine in October is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Esperanza are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.