October weather forecast
Brighton, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Brighton, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.3°F (7.4°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C) in September to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). Brighton's temperature lowers to a mean of 45.3°F (7.4°C) during the nights in October.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Brighton, during October, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Brighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Brighton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Brighton, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In Brighton, 61.5°F (16.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.3°F (7.4°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, 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 Brighton, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in October?

In October, the average day length in Brighton is 11h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Brighton have in October?

In Brighton, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in October
Brighton, IA

Average temperature in October - Brighton, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Brighton, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Brighton, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Brighton, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Brighton, IA

Average rainfall in October - Brighton, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in October
Brighton, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Brighton, IA

Average snowfall in October - Brighton, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Brighton, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Brighton, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Brighton, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Brighton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Brighton, IA

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

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
Brighton, IA

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

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

Average visibility in October
Brighton, IA

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

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

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