October weather forecast
Colfax, IL

Share

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Colfax, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.8°F (8.2°C) and max 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during October reduces from September's moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). Throughout October, a steady low-temperature average of 46.8°F (8.2°C) is noted.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colfax, Illinois, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Colfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.6 days and collects up to 16.73" (425mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Colfax, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In Colfax, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

During October, Colfax experiences an average high-temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C) and a low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°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?

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout October, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

In Colfax, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Colfax have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Colfax, IL

Average temperature in October - Colfax, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Colfax, IL

Average pressure in October - Colfax, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Colfax, IL

Average wind speed in October - Colfax, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Colfax, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Colfax, IL

Average rainfall in October - Colfax, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in October
Colfax, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Colfax, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Colfax, IL

Average snowfall in October - Colfax, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Colfax, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 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
Colfax, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Colfax, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Colfax, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Colfax, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Colfax, IL

Average UV index in October - Colfax, 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
Colfax, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Colfax, IL

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

Colfax, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location