October weather forecastPaxton, IL

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Paxton, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.6°F (17°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

As Paxton enters October, the average high-temperature decreases from the a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) of September to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). The low-temperature averages to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, in Paxton, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Paxton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Paxton.

Daylight

In Paxton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Paxton 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: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Paxton, records 62.6°F (17°C), while the low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

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

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

In Paxton, Illinois, in October, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

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

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paxton, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Paxton, Illinois, is 6.1h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Paxton is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Paxton, IL

  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.1°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 (19.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Paxton, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Paxton, IL

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Paxton, IL

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Paxton, IL

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in October
Paxton, IL

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Paxton, IL

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Paxton, IL

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 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
Paxton, 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: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Paxton, IL

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Paxton, 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
Paxton, IL

  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Paxton, 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).