October weather forecast
Mineral, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Mineral, Illinois, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.3°F (16.3°C) and min 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) from September's moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). An average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) is noted during the nights in October.

Humidity

The least humid month in Mineral is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Mineral, during October, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Mineral, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.2 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mineral are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Mineral. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Mineral, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 37 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 5min.
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 7:30 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Mineral is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Mineral is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Mineral?

In Mineral, in October, the average high-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Mineral?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October in Mineral?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October in Mineral?

In Mineral, in October, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Mineral?

October is the first month it typically snows in Mineral, Illinois. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Mineral?

The average day length in October is 11h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Mineral?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mineral, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Mineral?

In Mineral, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Mineral?

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

Average temperature in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mineral, IL

Average pressure in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Mineral, IL

Average wind speed in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Mineral, IL

Average humidity in October - Mineral, 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%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mineral, IL

Average rainfall in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mineral, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mineral, IL

Average snowfall in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mineral, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mineral, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mineral, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mineral, IL

Average UV index in October - Mineral, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Mineral, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Mineral, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in October
Mineral, IL

Average visibility in October - Mineral, 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).

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