October weather forecastLincoln, IL

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Lincoln, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

October brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C). The average low-temperature, in October, is a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Lincoln, in October, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lincoln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135 days and collects up to 20.28" (515mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Lincoln, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October in Lincoln, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lincoln, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Lincoln, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Lincoln, is 63.7°F (17.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The least humid month in Lincoln is October, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

The average relative humidity in October is 70%.

In October, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout October, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Lincoln, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

In October, the average day length in Lincoln, Illinois, is 11h and 8min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

In Lincoln, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average high temperature in October: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"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
Lincoln, IL

  • Average wind speed in October: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Lincoln, IL

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Lincoln, IL

  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Lincoln, IL

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).