October weather forecast
Bloomfield, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Bloomfield, Iowa, is another comfortable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

The start of October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Throughout October, Bloomfield records an average temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) at night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month in Bloomfield.

Rainfall

In Bloomfield, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Bloomfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.8 days and aggregates up to 16.18" (411mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Bloomfield, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In Bloomfield, in October, the average high-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month in Bloomfield, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Bloomfield, Iowa, in October, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Bloomfield?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average temperature in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average pressure in October - Bloomfield, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Bloomfield, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average humidity in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average rainfall in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average snowfall in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Bloomfield, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Bloomfield, 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 4min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average UV index in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Bloomfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Bloomfield, IA

Average visibility in October - Bloomfield, 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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