October weather forecastBenton, IL
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Benton, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 67.3°F (19.6°C) and min 49.6°F (9.8°C).Temperature
A shift in Benton's weather is observed as September turns into October, with the average high temperature reducing from a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C) to a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). During October, the nighttime temperature averages of 49.6°F (9.8°C).Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 70%.Rainfall
In Benton, in October, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 37.68" (957mm) 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. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 12min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 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 Benton, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.UV index
In Benton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Benton, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 67.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 49.6°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 (26.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Benton, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Benton, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 8.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Benton, 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
Benton, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in October
Benton, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Benton, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Benton, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Benton, IL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
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 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Benton, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in October
Benton, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Benton, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Benton, 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).
