October weather forecast
Iowa Falls, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

Iowa Falls's weather in October is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C). Iowa Falls records an average nighttime low of 43.3°F (6.3°C) in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Iowa Falls, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) 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 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.4 snowfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Iowa Falls, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The high-temperature during October is 58.3°F (14.6°C) and the low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 70%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Iowa Falls, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Iowa Falls have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Iowa Falls have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

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 intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.3°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 (11.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Iowa Falls, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average wind speed in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average humidity in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average rainfall in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average snowfall in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Iowa Falls, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average UV index in October - Iowa Falls, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Iowa Falls, IA

Average visibility in October - Iowa Falls, 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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