October weather forecast
Calamus, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Calamus, Iowa, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.1°F (15.6°C) and min 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Onset of October comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C) in September to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Calamus's average low-temperature in October is measured at a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Calamus is October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout October, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Calamus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

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 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Calamus, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 15.67" (398mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
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 7:35 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In Calamus, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during October translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

Calamus in October has an average high-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, in Calamus, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout October, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows in Calamus. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

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 7:35 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Calamus have in October?

In Calamus, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Calamus, IA

Average temperature in October - Calamus, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°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 (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Calamus, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Calamus, IA

Average wind speed in October - Calamus, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Calamus, IA

Average humidity in October - Calamus, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Calamus, IA

Average rainfall in October - Calamus, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in October
Calamus, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Calamus, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Calamus, IA

Average snowfall in October - Calamus, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Calamus, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Calamus, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Calamus, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Calamus, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Calamus, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Calamus, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Calamus, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Calamus, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Calamus, IA

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

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

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