October weather forecast
Durham, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Durham, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in October, shifting from a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) in September to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). Durham records an average temperature drop to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Durham, in October, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.6 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Durham. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.4 days and aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October in Durham, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Durham, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Durham?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Durham, is 63°F (17.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Durham?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Durham?

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

How much does it rain in Durham in October?

In Durham, Illinois, in October, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Durham?

October is the first month it typically snows in Durham, Illinois. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Durham?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Durham, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Durham is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Durham?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Durham, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Durham, IL

Average temperature in October - Durham, 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 (30.9°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 (18.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Durham, IL

Average pressure in October - Durham, 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
Durham, IL

Average wind speed in October - Durham, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Durham, IL

Average humidity in October - Durham, 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
Durham, IL

Average rainfall in October - Durham, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in October
Durham, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Durham, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Durham, IL

Average snowfall in October - Durham, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Durham, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Durham, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Durham, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Durham, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Durham, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Durham, IL

Average UV index in October - Durham, 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
Durham, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Durham, IL

Average visibility in October - Durham, 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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