October weather forecast
Murphysboro, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Murphysboro, Illinois, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.5°F (19.7°C) and an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

Murphysboro's October weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Murphysboro witnesses an average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Murphysboro, in October, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 34.69" (881mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Murphysboro, Illinois. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Murphysboro, Illinois, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Murphysboro, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Murphysboro?

In October, in Murphysboro, the average high-temperature is 67.5°F (19.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month in Murphysboro?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Murphysboro?

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

How many days does it rain in October in Murphysboro?

In Murphysboro, in October, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Murphysboro?

October is the first month it typically snows in Murphysboro. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Murphysboro have in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Murphysboro?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Murphysboro?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Murphysboro is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Murphysboro?

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

Average temperature in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 67.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average pressure in October - Murphysboro, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average wind speed in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average humidity in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average rainfall in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average snowfall in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 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
Murphysboro, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average UV index in October - Murphysboro, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Murphysboro, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in October
Murphysboro, IL

Average visibility in October - Murphysboro, 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).

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