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
As Alta welcomes October, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Alta's temperature drops to an average low of 43.2°F (6.2°C) during the nights of October.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.Rainfall
In Alta, Iowa, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Alta, Iowa, is 5.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Alta, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Alta, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Alta, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Alta, IA
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Alta, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in October
Alta, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Alta, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Alta, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Alta, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Alta, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Alta, IA
- 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Alta, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Alta, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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