October weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

Mount Pleasant witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). October nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Pleasant, in October, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Mount Pleasant, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.7 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Mount Pleasant, 61.7°F (16.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.7°F (7.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in October?

In Mount Pleasant, in October, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Mount Pleasant?

The average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Mount Pleasant?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average pressure in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average wind speed in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average humidity in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mount Pleasant, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average UV index in October - Mount Pleasant, 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
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average visibility in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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