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
In October, the average high-temperature decreases considerably from a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) in September to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). During October, Plainfield consistently records a temperature low averaging a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout October, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plainfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.3 days and collects up to 26.61" (676mm) 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 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Plainfield is 11h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of October, in Plainfield, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.3h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 57.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.8mph
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 (7.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Plainfield, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Plainfield, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in October
Plainfield, 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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