October weather forecast
Prairie City, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Prairie City, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.7°F (16.5°C) and min 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). October is noted for a mean low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Prairie City, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Prairie City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126 days and collects up to 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prairie City 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 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Prairie City, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.2 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Prairie City, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of October, in Prairie City, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Prairie City is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Prairie City?

The high-temperature, in October, in Prairie City, is 61.7°F (16.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Prairie City?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Prairie City?

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How much does it rain in Prairie City in October?

In Prairie City, Illinois, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Prairie City?

October is the first month it typically snows in Prairie City. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Prairie City?

The average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Prairie City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prairie City, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Prairie City have in October?

In Prairie City, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Prairie City?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Prairie City, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Prairie City, IL

Average temperature in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°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 (17.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Prairie City, IL

Average pressure in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Prairie City, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Prairie City, IL

Average humidity in October - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Prairie City, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Prairie City, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Prairie City, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Prairie City, IL

Average UV index in October - Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Prairie City, IL

Average visibility in October - Prairie City, IL
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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