October weather forecast
Leon, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Leon, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

Leon's weather in October is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). During the month of October, Leon anticipates a mean low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Leon, in October, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Leon, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.2 days and aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Leon is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Leon, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Leon is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Leon during October are 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Leon, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Leon, in October, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Leon?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Leon, IA

Average temperature in October - Leon, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Leon, IA

Average pressure in October - Leon, 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
Leon, IA

Average wind speed in October - Leon, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Leon, IA

Average humidity in October - Leon, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Leon, IA

Average rainfall in October - Leon, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Leon, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Leon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Leon, IA

Average snowfall in October - Leon, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Leon, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Leon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Leon, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Leon, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Leon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Leon, IA

Average UV index in October - Leon, 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
Leon, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Leon, IA

Average visibility in October - Leon, 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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