October weather forecast
Birmingham, IL

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Birmingham, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during October, decreasing from a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C) in September to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). Throughout October, an average nighttime temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is experienced.

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Birmingham, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Birmingham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.4 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Birmingham, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Birmingham, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Birmingham?

Birmingham in October has an average high-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October in Birmingham?

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Birmingham, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Birmingham have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Birmingham, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Birmingham, IL

Average temperature in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in October
Birmingham, IL

Average pressure in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Birmingham, IL

Average wind speed in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Birmingham, IL

Average humidity in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Birmingham, IL

Average rainfall in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Birmingham, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Birmingham, IL

Average snowfall in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Birmingham, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Birmingham, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Birmingham, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Birmingham, IL

Average UV index in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Birmingham, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Birmingham, IL

Average visibility in October - Birmingham, IL
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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