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
The arrival of October is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 73.6°F (23.1°C) in September to a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C). Sheldon, during the nights of October, experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout October, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.1 rainfall days, and 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Sheldon. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Sheldon, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.8 days and aggregates up to 19.21" (488mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Sheldon is 11h and 1min.On the first day of October in Sheldon, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Sheldon is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in October in Sheldon?
Average temperature in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 57.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sheldon, 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 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 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Sheldon, 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 and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Sheldon, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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