October weather forecast
Durant, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Durant, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.6°F (7°C) and max 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

Durant's transition into October is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) in September to a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C). Throughout the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Durant, during October, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.9 rainfall days, and 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Durant, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 12.8" (325mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In October, in Durant, the average high-temperature is 60.8°F (16°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Durant, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Durant, in October, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Durant, 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 7:01 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Durant is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Durant, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Durant, IA

Average temperature in October - Durant, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Durant, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Durant, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Durant, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Durant, IA

Average rainfall in October - Durant, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in October
Durant, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Durant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Durant, IA

Average snowfall in October - Durant, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Durant, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Durant, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Durant, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Durant, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Durant, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Durant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Durant, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Durant, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Durant, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Durant, IA

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

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

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