October weather forecast
Plano, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Plano, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low of 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

As October arrives, Plano's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). Plano anticipates an average minimum temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) in the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Plano, in October, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Plano. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Plano, the average high-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Plano?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In Plano, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout October, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Plano have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Plano, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Plano, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Plano, IA

Average temperature in October - Plano, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Plano, IA

Average pressure in October - Plano, 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
Plano, IA

Average wind speed in October - Plano, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Plano, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Plano, IA

Average rainfall in October - Plano, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in October
Plano, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Plano, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Plano, IA

Average snowfall in October - Plano, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Plano, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Plano, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Plano, IA

Average UV index in October - Plano, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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
Plano, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Plano, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Plano, IA

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

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

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