October weather forecast
Murray, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Murray, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

Murray's October weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from September's moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). Murray's nights in October cool down to an average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Murray, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Murray, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.8 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In Murray, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Murray, in October, the average high-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Murray, during October, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. 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 Murray, the average day length in October is 11h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Murray have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Murray, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Murray, IA

Average pressure in October - Murray, 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
Murray, IA

Average wind speed in October - Murray, 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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Murray, IA

Average humidity in October - Murray, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

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

Average rainfall in October
Murray, IA

Average rainfall in October - Murray, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in October
Murray, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Murray, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Murray, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Murray, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Murray, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Murray, IA

Average UV index in October - Murray, 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
Murray, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Murray, IA

Average visibility in October - Murray, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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