October weather forecastBenson, IL
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Benson, Illinois, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).Temperature
As September transitions to October, the average high-temperature falls from a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in October.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Benson, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.1 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Benson are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Benson. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Benson, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Benson is 11h and 6min.On the first day of October in Benson, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Benson is 5.8h.UV index
In Benson, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Benson, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 61.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.4°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 (18.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Benson, IL
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Benson, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Benson, 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
Benson, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in October
Benson, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Benson, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Benson, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Benson, IL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Benson, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Benson, IL
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Benson, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Benson, 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).
