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
As September transitions into October, Indianola sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) to a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C). In Indianola, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Indianola, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Indianola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Indianola, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.9 days and aggregates up to 10.12" (257mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Indianola is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Indianola, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Indianola, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Indianola, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Indianola, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Indianola, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.55").
Average rainfall days in October
Indianola, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Indianola, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Indianola, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Indianola, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Indianola, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in October
Indianola, 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
Indianola, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Indianola, 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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