October weather forecast
Canton, IL

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Canton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C) in September to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). In the month of October, the average low-temperature usually rests at a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout October, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98 rainfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canton are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Canton, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In Canton, 62.8°F (17.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.2°F (7.9°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In Canton, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout October, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Canton, IL

Average temperature in October - Canton, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Canton, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Canton, IL

Average wind speed in October - Canton, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Canton, IL

Average humidity in October - Canton, 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
Canton, IL

Average rainfall in October - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Canton, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Canton, IL

Average snowfall in October - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Canton, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Canton, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Canton, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Canton, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Canton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Canton, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Canton, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Canton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

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

Average visibility in October
Canton, IL

Average visibility in October - Canton, 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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