October weather forecastStanford, IL

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Stanford, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

Stanford in October experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). October witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) in Stanford.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, in Stanford, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout October, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.2 days and collects up to 8.43" (214mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stanford, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Stanford. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Stanford, Illinois, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of October, in Stanford, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Stanford is 5.9h.

UV index

In Stanford, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

October temperatures in Stanford vary between a high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) and a low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

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

The average relative humidity in October in Stanford is 71%.

In Stanford, Illinois, in October, during 7.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stanford, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

In Stanford, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Stanford, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Stanford, IL

  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.6°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 (19°F).

Average pressure in October
Stanford, 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
Stanford, IL

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Stanford, 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
Stanford, IL

  • Average rainfall in October: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Stanford, IL

  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Stanford, IL

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Stanford, IL

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Stanford, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Stanford, IL

  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Stanford, IL

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Stanford, IL

  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Stanford, 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).