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
The transition from September to October brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C). In Alden, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Alden, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) 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 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Alden, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.4 days and aggregates up to 16.65" (423mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.4h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in October
Alden, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Alden, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Alden, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Alden, IA
- Average humidity in October: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Alden, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in October
Alden, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Alden, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Alden, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Alden, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Alden, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Alden, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Alden, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Alden, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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