October weather forecastMapleton, IL

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Mapleton, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average high of 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

Mapleton's October weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). In October, Mapleton experiences an average nighttime temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout October, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Mapleton is 5.9h.

UV index

In Mapleton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Mapleton in October has an average high-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The least humid month in Mapleton is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

In October, the average relative humidity in Mapleton is 71%.

In October, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout October, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

The average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

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

  • Average high temperature in October: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in October
Mapleton, 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
Mapleton, IL

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Mapleton, IL

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Mapleton, IL

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in October
Mapleton, IL

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mapleton, IL

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Mapleton, IL

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Mapleton, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min

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
Mapleton, IL

  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in October
Mapleton, IL

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Mapleton, IL

  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Mapleton, 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).