October weather forecast
Buffalo Prairie, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.5°F (16.4°C) and min 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

October involves a decrease in temperature, down from a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). An average temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Buffalo Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo Prairie. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buffalo Prairie, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.
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 7:34 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Buffalo Prairie, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

Buffalo Prairie in October has an average high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Prairie have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average temperature in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average pressure in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average wind speed in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average humidity in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

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

Average rainfall in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average rainfall in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average snowfall in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Buffalo Prairie, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average UV index in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average visibility in October - Buffalo Prairie, 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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