October weather forecast
Horton, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Horton, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in October, moving down from a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C) in September to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Throughout the month of October, Horton reports a steady low-temperature average of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Horton, during October, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.7 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) 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 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.6 snowfall days, and 19.25" (489mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Horton, is 58.1°F (14.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Horton, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Horton, during October, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Horton have in October?

In Horton, Iowa, the average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Horton have in October?

In Horton, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Horton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Horton, IA

Average temperature in October - Horton, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Horton, IA

Average pressure in October - Horton, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Horton, IA

Average wind speed in October - Horton, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Horton, IA

Average humidity in October - Horton, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Horton, IA

Average rainfall in October - Horton, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in October
Horton, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Horton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Horton, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Horton, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Horton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Horton, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Horton, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Horton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Horton, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Horton, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Horton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Horton, IA

Average visibility in October - Horton, 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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