October weather forecast
May City, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in May City, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 57°F (13.9°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in October, moving down from an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) in September to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). Throughout the month of October, May City expects an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in May City is October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In May City, in October, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in May City, there are 95.2 rainfall days, and 9.25" (235mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in May City, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In May City, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in May City is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October in May City, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in May City?

The high-temperature in May City, Iowa, during October is 57°F (13.9°C) and the low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the least humid month in May City?

With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month in May City, Iowa.

What is the average humidity in October in May City?

In October, the average relative humidity in May City is 68%.

How many days does it rain in October in May City?

In October, in May City, Iowa, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout October, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in May City?

October is the first month it typically snows in May City, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does May City have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in May City?

On the first day of October in May City, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in May City?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in October in May City?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
May City, IA

Average temperature in October - May City, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.9°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 (9.9°F).

Average pressure in October
May City, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
May City, IA

Average wind speed in October - May City, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in October
May City, IA

Average humidity in October - May City, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in October
May City, IA

Average rainfall in October - May City, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
May City, IA

Average rainfall days in October - May City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in October
May City, IA

Average snowfall in October - May City, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
May City, IA

Average snowfall days in October - May City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
May City, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - May City, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
May City, IA

Average sunshine days in October - May City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in October
May City, IA

Average UV index in October - May City, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
May City, IA

Average cloud cover in October - May City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
May City, IA

Average visibility in October - May City, 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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