October weather forecastBig Rock, IL
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Big Rock, Illinois, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.3°F (15.7°C) and min 44.4°F (6.9°C).Temperature
The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C) to a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C). Big Rock's temperature drops to an average low of 44.4°F (6.9°C) during the nights of October.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 74%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Big Rock, during October, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Big Rock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.4 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Big Rock, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.6 days and aggregates up to 15.2" (386mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Big Rock, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.UV index
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 Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 60.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"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
Big Rock, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average humidity in October: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").
Average rainfall days in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Big Rock, 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
Big Rock, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in October
Big Rock, IL
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).
