October weather forecast
San Benito, Guatemala

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Weather in October

With October arrives a slight drop in temperature in San Benito, signaling the onset of the city's cooler season. Interestingly, October continues with high rainfall rates, almost unchanged since September, while maintaining a steady humidity level. The city's weather starts transitioning towards shorter days and longer nights. Although the rain can be persistent, it rarely overshadows the pleasant presence of sunshine. The changing weather conditions signal the beginning of the cool season.

Temperature

On the advent of October, San Benito's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F) from September's 32.6°C (90.7°F). San Benito experiences an average low-temperature reading of 20.6°C (69.1°F) throughout October.

Heat index

Throughout October, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

October through December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In San Benito, in October, it is raining for 23.7 days, with typically 119mm (4.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in San Benito, there are 227.8 rainfall days, and 871mm (34.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in San Benito is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:28 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in San Benito, Guatemala, is 5.4h.

UV index

In San Benito, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in October transforms into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in San Benito in October?

October temperatures in San Benito, Guatemala, vary between a high-temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 40°C (104°F).

What is the most humid month in San Benito?

October through December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in San Benito.

What is the average humidity in October in San Benito?

In October, the average relative humidity in San Benito is 85%.

How much does it rain in San Benito in October?

In San Benito, Guatemala, in October, it is raining for 23.7 days, with typically 119mm (4.69") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does San Benito have in October?

In San Benito, Guatemala, the average day length in October is 11h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in San Benito?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:28 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does San Benito have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in San Benito, Guatemala, is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October in San Benito?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in San Benito is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average temperature in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in October: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (35.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 20.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°C).

Average pressure in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average pressure in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in October: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average wind speed in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average humidity in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in October: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October, November and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (67%).

Average rainfall in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average rainfall in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in October: 119mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (161mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

Average rainfall days in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in October: 23.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (26.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in October: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.7 days).

Average UV index in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average UV index in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in October: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
San Benito, Guatemala

Average visibility in October - San Benito, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in October: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April and May (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October, November and December (6km).

San Benito, Guatemala

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