October weather forecast
Oxford, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Oxford, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

Oxford's October weather is characterized by a distinct downswing in high-temperatures, falling from September's moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). In Oxford, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) during October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Oxford, during October, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.7 rainfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Oxford. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Oxford, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.6 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

In Oxford, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

Oxford in October has an average high-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Oxford?

The least humid month in Oxford is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Oxford, in October, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Oxford, the average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Oxford, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Oxford, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Oxford, IA

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

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

Average humidity in October
Oxford, IA

Average humidity in October - Oxford, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

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

Average rainfall in October
Oxford, IA

Average rainfall in October - Oxford, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in October
Oxford, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Oxford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Oxford, IA

Average snowfall in October - Oxford, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Oxford, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Oxford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 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
Oxford, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Oxford, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Oxford, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Oxford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Oxford, IA

Average UV index in October - Oxford, 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
Oxford, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Oxford, 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 August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Oxford, IA

Average visibility in October - Oxford, 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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