October weather forecast
Shale City, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Shale City, Illinois, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

October brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Shale City experiences an average temperature drop to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) during October nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shale City, in October, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shale City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.3 days and collects up to 17.72" (450mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shale City are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Shale City, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.3 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shale City, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of October in Shale City, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Shale City, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Shale City?

October temperatures in Shale City, Illinois, vary between a high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Shale City?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Shale City?

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

How much does it rain in Shale City in October?

In October, in Shale City, Illinois, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Shale City?

October is the first month it typically snows in Shale City. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shale City have in October?

In October, the average day length in Shale City is 11h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Shale City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Shale City?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Shale City is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Shale City?

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

Average temperature in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°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 (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Shale City, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Shale City, IL

Average wind speed in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in October
Shale City, IL

Average humidity in October - Shale City, 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%).

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Average rainfall in October
Shale City, IL

Average rainfall in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in October
Shale City, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Shale City, IL

Average snowfall in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Shale City, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Shale City, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shale City, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Shale City, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Shale City, IL

Average UV index in October - Shale City, 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
Shale City, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in October
Shale City, IL

Average visibility in October - Shale City, IL
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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