October weather forecastPalos Heights, IL
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Palos Heights, Illinois, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).Temperature
Palos Heights's October weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a warm 73.6°F (23.1°C) in September to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Palos Heights's temperature drops to an average low of 47.1°F (8.4°C) during the nights of October.Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Palos Heights, in October, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palos Heights, Illinois, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Palos Heights. October is the first month it typically snows in Palos Heights. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Palos Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.4 days and aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of October, in Palos Heights, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Palos Heights is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Palos Heights, IL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Palos Heights, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Palos Heights, 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).
