October weather forecast
Wood Dale, IL

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Wood Dale, Illinois, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) from September's moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). In October, Wood Dale experiences a temperature dip to an average of 47.1°F (8.4°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wood Dale, in October, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Wood Dale, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

In Wood Dale, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wood Dale in October?

In Wood Dale, in October, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Wood Dale, Illinois, during October, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows in Wood Dale. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Wood Dale?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average temperature in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average pressure in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average wind speed in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average humidity in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Wood Dale, IL

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average UV index in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Wood Dale, IL

Average visibility in October - Wood Dale, 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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