October weather forecast
Lima, OH

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Weather in October

October is the month when Lima, Ohio, experiences a full-fledged fall season. The increasingly cooler days and nights, coupled with the shedding of leaves, paints a picturesque autumn scene. Although the city experiences significant rainfall making the days damp and chilly, the vibrant fall colors provide a visual treat. Lima's parks and avenues turn into a spectacle with crunchy leaves underfoot. The flurry of events around Halloween and fall festivals add a dash of excitement.

Temperature

Lima experiences a temperature shift at the start of October, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a warm 73.6°F (23.1°C) in September to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). In October, the average low-temperature is a chilly 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

October and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Lima.

Rainfall

In Lima, during October, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Lima, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Lima. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lima, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 12.36" (314mm) 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 7:33 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of October, in Lima, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Lima is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Lima is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in October interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Lima?

The high-temperature, in October, in Lima, is 61.7°F (16.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46°F (7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the least humid months in Lima?

The months with the lowest humidity in Lima, Ohio, are October and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in October in Lima?

In October, the average relative humidity in Lima is 75%.

How much does it rain in Lima in October?

In Lima, Ohio, in October, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Lima?

October is the first month it typically snows in Lima. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Lima?

In October, the average day length in Lima is 11h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Lima?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lima, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Lima?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Lima is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Lima?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Lima is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Lima, OH

Average temperature in October - Lima, OH
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Lima, OH

Average pressure in October - Lima, OH
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Lima, OH

Average wind speed in October - Lima, OH
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in October
Lima, OH

Average humidity in October - Lima, OH
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Lima, OH

Average rainfall in October - Lima, OH
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Lima, OH

Average rainfall days in October - Lima, OH
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Lima, OH

Average snowfall in October - Lima, OH
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Lima, OH

Average snowfall days in October - Lima, OH
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Lima, OH

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lima, OH
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Lima, OH

Average sunshine days in October - Lima, OH
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Lima, OH

Average UV index in October - Lima, OH
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Lima, OH

Average cloud cover in October - Lima, OH
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Lima, OH

Average visibility in October - Lima, OH
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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