October weather forecastBuffalo Prairie, IL
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.5°F (16.4°C) and min 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
October involves a decrease in temperature, down from a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). An average temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) is recorded during the nights in October.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Buffalo Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo Prairie. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Buffalo Prairie, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Buffalo Prairie, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 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
Buffalo Prairie, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Buffalo Prairie, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Buffalo Prairie, 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).
