Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
A clear decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during October, decreasing from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in September to a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C). In Orchard, the October nights cool down to an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C).Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
In Orchard, during October, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Orchard, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 22.83" (580mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of October, in Orchard, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in October transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Orchard, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 56.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in October
Orchard, IA
- Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Orchard, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Orchard, IA
- Average humidity in October: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Orchard, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in October
Orchard, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Orchard, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Orchard, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Orchard, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Orchard, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Orchard, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Orchard, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Orchard, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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