October weather forecast
Kent, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Kent, Iowa, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The start of October involves a temperature drop, moving from a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C) in September to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). The nights of October anticipate an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month in Kent.

Rainfall

In Kent, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kent, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Kent. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Kent, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Kent is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Kent, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Kent is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kent in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kent are 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Kent?

October is the least humid month in Kent, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October in Kent?

In Kent, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October in Kent?

In Kent, Iowa, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Kent?

October is the first month it typically snows in Kent, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Kent?

In October, the average day length in Kent, Iowa, is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Kent?

On the first day of October in Kent, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Kent?

The average sunshine duration in October in Kent is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Kent?

In Kent, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Kent, IA

Average temperature in October - Kent, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.1°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 (15.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Kent, IA

Average pressure in October - Kent, 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
Kent, IA

Average wind speed in October - Kent, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Kent, IA

Average humidity in October - Kent, 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
Kent, IA

Average rainfall in October - Kent, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in October
Kent, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Kent, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kent, IA

Average snowfall in October - Kent, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Kent, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Kent, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kent, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kent, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Kent, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Kent, IA

Average UV index in October - Kent, 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
Kent, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Kent, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Kent, IA

Average visibility in October - Kent, 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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