October weather forecast
Drakesville, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Drakesville, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.7°F (16.5°C) and min 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Drakesville experiences a clear temperature downturn in October, with average high-temperatures moving from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Drakesville's temperature lowers to a mean of 45.5°F (7.5°C) during the nights in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Drakesville, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Drakesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Drakesville, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Drakesville. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Drakesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.8 days and aggregates up to 16.18" (411mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Drakesville, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October in Drakesville, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Drakesville is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Drakesville?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Drakesville during October are 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C) respectively. In August, 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 appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Drakesville?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Drakesville?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October in Drakesville?

In October, in Drakesville, Iowa, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout October, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Drakesville?

October is the first month it typically snows in Drakesville. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Drakesville have in October?

In Drakesville, Iowa, the average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Drakesville?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Drakesville?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October in Drakesville?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Drakesville is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Drakesville, IA

Average temperature in October - Drakesville, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Drakesville, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Drakesville, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Drakesville, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Drakesville, IA

Average rainfall in October - Drakesville, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in October
Drakesville, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Drakesville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Drakesville, IA

Average snowfall in October - Drakesville, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Drakesville, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Drakesville, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Drakesville, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Drakesville, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Drakesville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Drakesville, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Drakesville, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Drakesville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Drakesville, IA

Average visibility in October - Drakesville, 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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