October weather forecastGalesburg, IL
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Galesburg, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C).Temperature
Galesburg's progression into October involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) in September to an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C). During October, Galesburg sees a mean low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Galesburg, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Galesburg, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Galesburg. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Galesburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 28 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.Daylight
In Galesburg, Illinois, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.On the first day of October in Galesburg, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.7°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 (17.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Galesburg, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Galesburg, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Galesburg, 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
Galesburg, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Galesburg, IL
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
