October weather forecast
Baxter, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Baxter, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.9°F (15.5°C) and min 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

October brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). Throughout the month of October, Baxter reports a steady low-temperature average of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Baxter, Iowa, is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Baxter, in October, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Baxter, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Baxter are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Baxter, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Baxter, Iowa, is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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 Baxter?

In Baxter, in October, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Baxter?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month in Baxter.

What is the average humidity in October in Baxter?

The average relative humidity in October in Baxter is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October in Baxter?

In Baxter, during October, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Baxter?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Baxter?

The average day length in October in Baxter, Iowa, is 11h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Baxter?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Baxter, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Baxter?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Baxter?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Baxter, IA

Average temperature in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°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 (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Baxter, IA

Average pressure in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Baxter, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Baxter, IA

Average humidity in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Baxter, IA

Average rainfall in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in October
Baxter, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Baxter, IA

Average snowfall in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Baxter, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Baxter, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Baxter, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Baxter, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Baxter, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Baxter, IA

Average visibility in October - Baxter, 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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