October weather forecast
Larchwood, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Larchwood, Iowa, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

October's arrival signals a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, falling from September's warm 74.1°F (23.4°C) to a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C). The average temperature during October nights is registered at a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Larchwood, Iowa, is October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Larchwood, during October, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Larchwood, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Larchwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 18.94" (481mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Larchwood, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of October in Larchwood, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

Larchwood in October has an average high-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October in Larchwood is 67%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Larchwood, Iowa, during October, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Larchwood have in October?

In Larchwood, the average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Larchwood, IA

Average temperature in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Larchwood, IA

Average pressure in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Larchwood, IA

Average wind speed in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in October
Larchwood, IA

Average humidity in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in October
Larchwood, IA

Average rainfall in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in October
Larchwood, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Larchwood, IA

Average snowfall in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Larchwood, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Larchwood, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Larchwood, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Larchwood, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Larchwood, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Larchwood, IA

Average visibility in October - Larchwood, 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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