October weather forecast
Dunlap, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Dunlap, Iowa, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.2°F (6.8°C) and max 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

October's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) in September to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). Throughout the nights in October, Dunlap experiences an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Dunlap, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dunlap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Dunlap, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 10.59" (269mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dunlap, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in October transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Dunlap, in October, the average high-temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Dunlap, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dunlap have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dunlap have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Dunlap is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Dunlap, IA

Average temperature in October - Dunlap, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.6°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 (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Dunlap, IA

Average pressure in October - Dunlap, 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
Dunlap, IA

Average wind speed in October - Dunlap, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Dunlap, IA

Average humidity in October - Dunlap, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (67%).

Average rainfall in October
Dunlap, IA

Average rainfall in October - Dunlap, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in October
Dunlap, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Dunlap, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dunlap, IA

Average snowfall in October - Dunlap, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dunlap, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Dunlap, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dunlap, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Dunlap, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dunlap, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Dunlap, IA

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

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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Dunlap, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Dunlap, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Dunlap, IA

Average visibility in October - Dunlap, 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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