October weather forecastForest Lake, IL
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Forest Lake, Illinois, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.3°F (7.4°C) and max 59.5°F (15.3°C).Temperature
October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C) in September to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). Forest Lake experiences a mean temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) during October nights.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 74%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Forest Lake, in October, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Forest Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Forest Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.Daylight
In Forest Lake, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During October, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 59.5°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 (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average pressure in October: 30"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
Forest Lake, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average humidity in October: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").
Average rainfall days in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Forest Lake, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Forest Lake, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Forest Lake, IL
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
