October weather forecast
Fairmount, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Fairmount, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of October brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in October.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Fairmount, in October, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fairmount, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In Fairmount, 63.1°F (17.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.1°F (8.4°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Fairmount, during October, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fairmount?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Fairmount in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fairmount have in October?

In Fairmount, the average day length in October is 11h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmount have in October?

In Fairmount, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Fairmount, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Fairmount, IL

Average pressure in October - Fairmount, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Fairmount, IL

Average wind speed in October - Fairmount, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Fairmount, IL

Average humidity in October - Fairmount, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Fairmount, IL

Average rainfall in October - Fairmount, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in October
Fairmount, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Fairmount, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fairmount, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fairmount, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Fairmount, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fairmount, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Fairmount, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Fairmount, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Fairmount, IL

Average UV index in October - Fairmount, 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
Fairmount, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Fairmount, IL

Average visibility in October - Fairmount, 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).

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