October weather forecastZion, IL
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Zion, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).Temperature
In October, the average high-temperature decreases from an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C) in September to a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C). Throughout October, Zion anticipates an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Zion are October and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Zion, during October, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Zion, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Zion. October is the first month it typically snows in Zion. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Zion is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Zion, IL
- Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Zion, IL
- Average pressure in October: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Zion, IL
- Average wind speed in October: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Zion, IL
- Average humidity in October: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in October
Zion, IL
- Average rainfall in October: 1.89"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").
Average rainfall days in October
Zion, IL
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Zion, IL
- Average snowfall in October: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Zion, IL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Zion, IL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Zion, IL
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Zion, IL
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Zion, IL
- Average cloud cover in October: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Zion, 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).
