October weather forecast
Cathedral Square, IA

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Cathedral Square, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.9°F (5.5°C) and max 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

Cathedral Square, Iowa, in October experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from September's agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). In October, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Cathedral Square, in October, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Cathedral Square. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cathedral Square, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cathedral Square, the average sunshine in October is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in October leads to these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Cathedral Square?

The high-temperature, in October, in Cathedral Square, is 58.1°F (14.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Cathedral Square, during October, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cathedral Square have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cathedral Square have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Cathedral Square, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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Average temperature in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average temperature in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average pressure in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30"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 - Cathedral Square, IA
Average wind speed in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average humidity in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average rainfall in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.56"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average rainfall days in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average snowfall in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average snowfall days in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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 - Cathedral Square, IA
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average sunshine days in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average UV index in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average cloud cover in October
Cathedral Square, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October - Cathedral Square, IA
Average visibility in October
Cathedral Square, 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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