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
Onset of October comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) in September to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). October brings Independence a consistent average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C).Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
In Independence, during October, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Independence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Independence is 11h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Independence, the average sunshine in October is 5.4h.UV index
In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Independence, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.5°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 (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Independence, 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
Independence, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Independence, IA
- Average humidity in October: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.52"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in October
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Independence, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Independence, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Independence, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Independence, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Independence, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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