October weather forecast
West Salem, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in West Salem, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C) to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). West Salem observes an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during October.

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In West Salem, in October, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In West Salem, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In West Salem, in October, the average high-temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In West Salem, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout October, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

In West Salem, the average day length in October is 11h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in West Salem is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
West Salem, IL

Average temperature in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in October
West Salem, IL

Average pressure in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
West Salem, IL

Average wind speed in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in October
West Salem, IL

Average humidity in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
West Salem, IL

Average rainfall in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
West Salem, IL

Average rainfall days in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
West Salem, IL

Average snowfall in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
West Salem, IL

Average snowfall days in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
West Salem, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
West Salem, IL

Average sunshine days in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in October
West Salem, IL

Average UV index in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
West Salem, IL

Average cloud cover in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
West Salem, IL

Average visibility in October - West Salem, IL
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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