October weather forecast
Scales Mound, IL

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Weather in October

October in Scales Mound offers a taste of true fall weather with temperatures continuing their downward trend. The nip in the air becomes more pronounced, signaling the end of the warm months. The city's foliage revels in its most dramatic turnover, lending an artistic touch to the surroundings. Rainfall dips slightly from the previous month, but wet conditions linger intermittently. Daylight hours reduce further, the city bracing itself for the onset of winter.

Temperature

October in Scales Mound is characterized by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Scales Mound cools down to an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Scales Mound.

Rainfall

In Scales Mound, in October, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Scales Mound, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.1 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Scales Mound. October is the first month it typically snows in Scales Mound, Illinois. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Scales Mound, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.9 days and aggregates up to 17.52" (445mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October in Scales Mound, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.3h.

UV index

In Scales Mound, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Scales Mound in October?

October temperatures in Scales Mound vary between a high-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Scales Mound?

The months with the lowest humidity in Scales Mound, Illinois, are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in October in Scales Mound?

In Scales Mound, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October in Scales Mound?

In October, in Scales Mound, Illinois, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout October, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Scales Mound?

October is the first month it typically snows in Scales Mound, Illinois. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Scales Mound?

The average day length in October in Scales Mound, Illinois, is 11h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Scales Mound?

On the first day of October in Scales Mound, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Scales Mound have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Scales Mound, Illinois, is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Scales Mound?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Scales Mound is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average temperature in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average pressure in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average wind speed in October - Scales Mound, 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 (6.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average humidity in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average rainfall in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average snowfall in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 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
Scales Mound, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average UV index in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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
Scales Mound, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Scales Mound, IL

Average visibility in October - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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