October weather forecast
Gifford, IL

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Weather in October

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

Temperature

Gifford's October weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C). Gifford's nighttime temperature in October drops to an average of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gifford, during October, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Gifford, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.5 days and collects up to 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Gifford, the average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

In Gifford, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Gifford, is 63.1°F (17.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°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 Gifford, in October, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gifford have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Gifford?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Gifford, IL

Average pressure in October - Gifford, 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
Gifford, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Gifford, IL

Average humidity in October - Gifford, 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
Gifford, IL

Average rainfall in October - Gifford, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Gifford, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Gifford, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Gifford, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Gifford, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Gifford, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Gifford, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Gifford, 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 1min

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
Gifford, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Gifford, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Gifford, IL

Average UV index in October - Gifford, 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
Gifford, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Gifford, IL

Average visibility in October - Gifford, 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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