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
The beginning of October marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) to a refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C). Throughout October, Fort Dodge witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 43.7°F (6.5°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.Rainfall
In Fort Dodge, in October, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fort Dodge, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of October, in Fort Dodge, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average humidity in October: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in October
Fort Dodge, 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 and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Fort Dodge, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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