What is October Heat

Question. What is October heat?

Answer: It is post-monsoon and pre-winter, and the term October heat refers to the rise in temperatures across the country. Because of precipitation, increased moisture, cloud cover, and sea waves in coastal regions, many portions of India cool down during the southwest monsoon. Even yet, as the monsoon retreats, the temperature rises, and the humidity falls, resulting in the phenomenon known locally as October heat. ‘October heat’ is the name given to the weather in the Indian subcontinent during the month of October. With the sun’s apparent movement towards the south in October and November, the monsoon trough or low-pressure trough over the northern plains weakens. A high-pressure system progressively takes its place. The southwest monsoon winds begin to decrease and gradually recede. The monsoon had left the northern plains by the beginning of October. The months of October and November are the transitional months between the hot, rainy season and the dry winter months. Clear skies and a rise in temperature signal the end of the monsoon season. While the days are hot, the nights are chilly and lovely. 

Days are usually warmer, and nights are a little cold and nice during the October heat. The humidity level rises as a result of the high temperature, making the days uncomfortable in nature. ‘October Heat’ is the name of the entire system. 

It’s worth noting that India has a “monsoon” climate. This sort of climate can only be found in the Asian continent’s south and southeast. The monsoons are two of India’s four major seasons, namely: 

Rainfall normally occurs from June to September during the southwest monsoon season. 

The monsoon season is winding down, and the months of October and November are hot. 

The moving ITCZ is caused by the sun’s migration to the north or south.