Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
In Afton, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's warm 75°F (23.9°C) to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). October nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Afton, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Afton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in October
Afton, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.1°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 (15.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Afton, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Afton, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Afton, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Afton, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in October
Afton, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Afton, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Afton, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Afton, IA
- 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Afton, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Afton, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Afton, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Afton, IA
- 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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