October weather forecast
Whittington, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Whittington, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

As October begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C) in September to a comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C). In Whittington, the average nighttime temperature during October is a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Whittington, in October, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whittington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.7 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

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 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.5 snowfall days, and 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Whittington, Illinois, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Whittington, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Whittington is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During October, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and a low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Whittington, in October, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Whittington?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Whittington have in October?

In Whittington, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Whittington?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Whittington, IL

Average temperature in October - Whittington, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Whittington, IL

Average pressure in October - Whittington, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Whittington, IL

Average wind speed in October - Whittington, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Whittington, IL

Average humidity in October - Whittington, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Whittington, IL

Average rainfall in October - Whittington, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in October
Whittington, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Whittington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Whittington, IL

Average snowfall in October - Whittington, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Whittington, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Whittington, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Whittington, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Whittington, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Whittington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Whittington, IL

Average UV index in October - Whittington, 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
Whittington, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Whittington, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Whittington, IL

Average visibility in October - Whittington, 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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