October weather forecast
Bedford, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Bedford, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45°F (7.2°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Bedford, the October nights cool down to an average low of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Bedford, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) 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 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Bedford, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

In Bedford, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bedford in October?

Bedford in October has an average high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Bedford, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Bedford?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Bedford?

In Bedford, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Bedford, IA

Average temperature in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average pressure in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average wind speed in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average humidity in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average rainfall in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average snowfall in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average UV index in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average visibility in October - Bedford, 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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