October weather forecast
New Sharon, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in New Sharon, Iowa, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in October, moving down from a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Throughout the month of October, the average temperature dips to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout October, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Sharon, there are 117.7 rainfall days, and 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in New Sharon are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In New Sharon, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.7 days and aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

Daylight

In New Sharon, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of October in New Sharon, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in New Sharon is 5.5h.

UV index

In New Sharon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in New Sharon?

New Sharon in October has an average high-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in New Sharon?

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

What is the average humidity in October in New Sharon?

The average relative humidity in October in New Sharon, Iowa, is 72%.

How much does it rain in New Sharon in October?

In New Sharon, Iowa, during October, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in New Sharon?

October is the first month it typically snows in New Sharon, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in New Sharon?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in New Sharon?

On the first day of October in New Sharon, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does New Sharon have in October?

In New Sharon, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in New Sharon?

In New Sharon, 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
New Sharon, IA

Average temperature in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in October
New Sharon, IA

Average pressure in October - New Sharon, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
New Sharon, IA

Average wind speed in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
New Sharon, IA

Average humidity in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
New Sharon, IA

Average rainfall in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
New Sharon, IA

Average rainfall days in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
New Sharon, IA

Average snowfall in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
New Sharon, IA

Average snowfall days in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
New Sharon, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - New Sharon, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
New Sharon, IA

Average sunshine days in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in October
New Sharon, IA

Average UV index in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
New Sharon, IA

Average cloud cover in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
New Sharon, IA

Average visibility in October - New Sharon, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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