October weather forecast
Dow City, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Dow City, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

October's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). Dow City, during October, witnesses an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout October, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123 rainfall days, and 24.72" (628mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Dow City, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The high-temperature, in October, in Dow City, records 59.2°F (15.1°C), while the low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 68%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout October, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Dow City?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Dow City, IA

Average temperature in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.2°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 (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in October
Dow City, IA

Average pressure in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Dow City, IA

Average wind speed in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Dow City, IA

Average humidity in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in October
Dow City, IA

Average rainfall in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in October
Dow City, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dow City, IA

Average snowfall in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dow City, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dow City, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Dow City, 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 5min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dow City, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Dow City, IA

Average UV index in October - Dow City, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Dow City, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Dow City, IA

Average visibility in October - Dow City, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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