October weather forecast
Bankston, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Bankston, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.1°F (5.6°C) and max 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

October signals a considerable drop in Bankston's average high-temperature, reducing from a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) in September to a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C). An average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) is recorded during the nights in October in Bankston.

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Bankston.

Rainfall

In Bankston, in October, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.8 rainfall days, and 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Bankston, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.4 days and aggregates up to 22.4" (569mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Bankston, Iowa, is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October in Bankston, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Bankston is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Bankston is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Bankston?

In October, in Bankston, the average high-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the least humid month in Bankston?

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Bankston.

What is the average humidity in October in Bankston?

In Bankston, Iowa, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in Bankston in October?

In Bankston, in October, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Bankston?

October is the first month it typically snows in Bankston, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bankston have in October?

The average day length in October in Bankston is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Bankston?

On the first day of October in Bankston, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bankston have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Bankston, Iowa, is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Bankston?

In Bankston, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Bankston, IA

Average temperature in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Bankston, IA

Average pressure in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Bankston, IA

Average wind speed in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Bankston, IA

Average humidity in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Bankston, IA

Average rainfall in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in October
Bankston, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Bankston, IA

Average snowfall in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Bankston, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Bankston, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Bankston, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Bankston, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Bankston, IA

Average UV index in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Bankston, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Bankston, IA

Average visibility in October - Bankston, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).

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