October weather forecastIron, IL

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Iron, Illinois, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.6°F (9.8°C) and max 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C) in September to a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C). Throughout October nights, Iron registers an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Iron, in October, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Iron, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Iron, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Iron, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Iron, records 67.1°F (19.5°C), while the low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

In October, the average relative humidity is 69%.

In Iron, during October, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

In Iron, snow does not fall in April through October.

In Iron, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In Iron, the average day length in October is 11h and 12min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.8h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Iron, IL

  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Iron, 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
Iron, IL

  • Average wind speed in October: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in October
Iron, IL

  • Average humidity in October: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Iron, IL

  • Average rainfall in October: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
Iron, IL

  • Average rainfall days in October: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Iron, IL

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Iron, IL

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Iron, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Iron, IL

  • Average sunshine days in October: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Iron, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Iron, IL

  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Iron, 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).