October weather forecast
Elizabethtown, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Elizabethtown, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50°F (10°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

October comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a fresh 50°F (10°C) during October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, in October, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Elizabethtown, the average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In Elizabethtown, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68°F (20°C) and 50°F (10°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°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 Elizabethtown, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Elizabethtown, in October, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Elizabethtown have in October?

In Elizabethtown, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elizabethtown have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Elizabethtown, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Elizabethtown, IL

Average temperature in October - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Elizabethtown, IL

Average pressure in October - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Elizabethtown, IL

Average wind speed in October - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall in October - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in October
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Elizabethtown, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Elizabethtown, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Elizabethtown, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Elizabethtown, IL

Average visibility in October - Elizabethtown, 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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