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 arrival of October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 45°F (7.2°C) in October.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Athelstan, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Athelstan are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Athelstan, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.Daylight
In Athelstan, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Athelstan, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In Athelstan, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average humidity in October: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.39"
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
Athelstan, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Athelstan, IA
- 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: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Athelstan, IA
- Average UV index in October: 3
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
Athelstan, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Athelstan, 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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