October weather forecastMorton, IL

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Morton, Illinois, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

October weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is recorded during the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

October temperatures in Morton, Illinois, vary between a high-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and a low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

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

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

In Morton, in October, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

In Morton, the average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Morton, IL

  • Average high temperature in October: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.4°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Morton, 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
Morton, 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
Morton, 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
Morton, IL

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in October
Morton, IL

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Morton, IL

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Morton, IL

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Morton, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Morton, IL

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Morton, 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
Morton, IL

  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

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
Morton, 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).