October weather forecast
Soldier, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Soldier, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

Soldier's transition into October is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). During the month of October, Soldier's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 66%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout October, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Soldier, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Soldier, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Soldier, Iowa, is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During October, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Soldier, is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the least humid months?

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 66%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Soldier, Iowa, the average relative humidity in October is 66%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Soldier, in October, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Soldier?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Soldier have in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Soldier have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Soldier, IA

Average temperature in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.6°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 (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Soldier, IA

Average pressure in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Soldier, IA

Average wind speed in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Soldier, IA

Average humidity in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Soldier, IA

Average rainfall in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Soldier, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Soldier, IA

Average snowfall in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Soldier, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Soldier, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Soldier, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in October
Soldier, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Soldier, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Soldier, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October
Soldier, IA

Average visibility in October - Soldier, 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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