October weather forecast
Buffalo, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Buffalo, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.5°F (16.4°C) and min 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

With October's arrival, Buffalo's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C). During the month of October, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Buffalo, in October, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Buffalo. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Buffalo?

Buffalo in October has an average high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Buffalo, Iowa, is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.1°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 (16.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Buffalo, IA

Average pressure in October - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Buffalo, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Buffalo, IA

Average rainfall in October - Buffalo, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in October
Buffalo, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Buffalo, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

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

Average snowfall in October
Buffalo, IA

Average snowfall in October - Buffalo, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

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

Average snowfall days in October
Buffalo, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Buffalo, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Buffalo, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Buffalo, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Buffalo, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Buffalo, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Buffalo, IA

Average UV index in October - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Buffalo, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Buffalo, IA

Average visibility in October - Buffalo, 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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