Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
As October begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). Elk Horn experiences an average low-temperature reading of 43.7°F (6.5°C) throughout October.Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.Rainfall
In Elk Horn, during October, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elk Horn are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Elk Horn, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Elk Horn, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 12.72" (323mm) of snow.Daylight
In Elk Horn, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, in Elk Horn, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.8h.UV index
In Elk Horn, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in October in Elk Horn?
What is the least humid month in Elk Horn?
What is the average humidity in October in Elk Horn?
How many days does it rain in October in Elk Horn?
When does it start snowing in Elk Horn?
What is the average length of the day in October in Elk Horn?
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Elk Horn?
How many hours of sunshine does Elk Horn have in October?
What is the UV index intensity in October in Elk Horn?
Average temperature in October
Elk Horn, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°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 (14.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Elk Horn, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Elk Horn, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph
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
Elk Horn, IA
- Average humidity in October: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Elk Horn, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in October
Elk Horn, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Elk Horn, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
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
Elk Horn, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Elk Horn, 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 5min
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
Elk Horn, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Elk Horn, IA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Elk Horn, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Elk Horn, 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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