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
October's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). October brings an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) to Gravel Pit.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 69%, October is the least humid month in Gravel Pit.Rainfall
In Gravel Pit, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are October temperatures?
What is the least humid month?
What is the average humidity in October?
How many days does it rain in October?
When does it start to snow?
What is the average length of the day in October?
When is the sunrise / sunset in October?
How many hours of sunshine does Gravel Pit have in October?
When is the lowest UV index?
How high is the UV index in October?
Average temperature in October
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.9°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 (13.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average humidity in October: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in October
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gravel Pit, 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: 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: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Gravel Pit, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Gravel Pit, 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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