October weather forecast
Farm Ridge, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Farm Ridge, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during October, decreasing from a warm 75°F (23.9°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Farm Ridge observes an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) during October nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Farm Ridge, during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Farm Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Farm Ridge, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Farm Ridge is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Farm Ridge is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Farm Ridge, the average high-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Farm Ridge, in October, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Farm Ridge?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Farm Ridge have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average temperature in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average pressure in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average wind speed in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average humidity in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average rainfall in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average snowfall in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Farm Ridge, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average UV index in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Farm Ridge, IL

Average visibility in October - Farm Ridge, 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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