Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Start of October brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 75.6°F (24.2°C) to an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C). An average low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) is common during the nights of October.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Pontiac, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.3 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Pontiac, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 6.93" (176mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 6min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Pontiac, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in October
Pontiac, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Pontiac, 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
Pontiac, 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 (6.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Pontiac, 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
Pontiac, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in October
Pontiac, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Pontiac, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Pontiac, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Pontiac, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Pontiac, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Pontiac, IL
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Pontiac, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Pontiac, 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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