October weather forecast
Farmington, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Farmington, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 46°F (7.8°C) and max 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

Farmington's progression into October involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) in September to an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C). The mean low-temperature during October nights is a frosty 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Farmington, in October, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Farmington, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.4 days and collects up to 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Farmington, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In Farmington, 63.3°F (17.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 46°F (7.8°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Farmington, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Farmington, Iowa, in October, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Farmington have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Farmington, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Farmington, IA

Average temperature in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Farmington, IA

Average pressure in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"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
Farmington, IA

Average wind speed in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Farmington, IA

Average humidity in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Farmington, IA

Average rainfall in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in October
Farmington, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Farmington, IA

Average snowfall in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Farmington, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Farmington, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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
Farmington, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Farmington, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Farmington, IA

Average UV index in October - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IA

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

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
Farmington, IA

Average visibility in October - Farmington, 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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