October weather forecastAnchor, IL
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Anchor, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Temperature
In October, the average high-temperature decreases from a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). In October, the recorded average low-temperature is a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Anchor, during October, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Anchor. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Anchor, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Anchor, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 62.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Anchor, IL
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Anchor, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Anchor, IL
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Anchor, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in October
Anchor, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Anchor, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Anchor, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Anchor, IL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Anchor, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Anchor, IL
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Anchor, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in October
Anchor, IL
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).





