October weather forecast
Sharpsburg, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Sharpsburg, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature decreases considerably from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). October in Sharpsburg sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month in Sharpsburg, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Sharpsburg, Iowa, in October, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Sharpsburg. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) 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 7:15 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Sharpsburg is 5.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Sharpsburg is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sharpsburg in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Sharpsburg, is 61.5°F (16.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Sharpsburg?

With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month in Sharpsburg, Iowa.

What is the average humidity in October in Sharpsburg?

The average relative humidity in October in Sharpsburg is 70%.

How many days does it rain in October in Sharpsburg?

In Sharpsburg, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Sharpsburg?

October is the first month it typically snows in Sharpsburg. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Sharpsburg?

In Sharpsburg, the average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Sharpsburg?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sharpsburg, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sharpsburg have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Sharpsburg, Iowa, is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Sharpsburg?

In Sharpsburg, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average temperature in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Sharpsburg, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average wind speed in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average humidity in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average rainfall in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average snowfall in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sharpsburg, 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 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Sharpsburg, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Sharpsburg, IA

Average visibility in October - Sharpsburg, 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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