October weather forecast
Holt, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Holt, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in October, with a decline from a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) in September to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). Holt's temperature in October lowers to a consistent average of 44.4°F (6.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.1 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Holt. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Holt, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and a low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Holt?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Holt, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Holt have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Holt, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Holt, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Holt, IA

Average temperature in October - Holt, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.3°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in October
Holt, IA

Average pressure in October - Holt, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"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
Holt, IA

Average wind speed in October - Holt, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Holt, IA

Average humidity in October - Holt, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Holt, IA

Average rainfall in October - Holt, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in October
Holt, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Holt, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Holt, IA

Average snowfall in October - Holt, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Holt, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Holt, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Holt, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Holt, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Holt, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Holt, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in October
Holt, IA

Average UV index in October - Holt, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Holt, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Holt, IA

Average visibility in October - Holt, 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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