October weather forecast
Mattoon, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Mattoon, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68°F (20°C) and 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Mattoon sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). Mattoon observes an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C) during October nights.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Mattoon, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Mattoon, Kentucky, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

Mattoon in October has an average high-temperature of 68°F (20°C) and an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Mattoon, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Mattoon, during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Mattoon, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Mattoon, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Mattoon, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Mattoon?

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

Average temperature in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50°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 (27.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Mattoon, KY

Average pressure in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Mattoon, KY

Average wind speed in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Mattoon, KY

Average humidity in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Mattoon, KY

Average rainfall in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in October
Mattoon, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mattoon, KY

Average snowfall in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Mattoon, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 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
Mattoon, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Mattoon, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Mattoon, KY

Average UV index in October - Mattoon, KY
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Mattoon, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Mattoon, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

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

Average visibility in October
Mattoon, KY

Average visibility in October - Mattoon, KY
  • 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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