October weather forecast
Oak Forest, IL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Oak Forest, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) in September to an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) is recorded during the month of October.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Oak Forest, during October, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.8 rainfall days, and 11.18" (284mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Oak Forest. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Oak Forest, there are 34.2 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October in Oak Forest, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Oak Forest?

In October, in Oak Forest, the average high-temperature is 61.2°F (16.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Oak Forest?

The least humid month in Oak Forest, Illinois, is October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in October in Oak Forest?

In Oak Forest, Illinois, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

How many days does it rain in October in Oak Forest?

In Oak Forest, in October, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Oak Forest?

October is the first month it typically snows in Oak Forest. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oak Forest have in October?

In Oak Forest, the average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Oak Forest?

On the first day of October in Oak Forest, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Oak Forest have in October?

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

What is the UV index intensity in October in Oak Forest?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Oak Forest is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average temperature in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average pressure in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average wind speed in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average humidity in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Oak Forest, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average UV index in October - Oak Forest, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in October - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in October
Oak Forest, IL

Average visibility in October - Oak Forest, 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).

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