October weather forecast
Herndon, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Herndon, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.9°F (6.6°C) and max 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature decreases considerably from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). The average temperature drops to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) during the night in the month of October.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout October, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. 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 October, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:12 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Herndon, in October, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Herndon, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Herndon?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Herndon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Herndon, IA

Average temperature in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average pressure in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average wind speed in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average humidity in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average rainfall in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average snowfall in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average UV index in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Herndon, 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
Herndon, IA

Average visibility in October - Herndon, 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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