October weather forecast
Stratford, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Stratford, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average high of 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Stratford experiences a distinct temperature drop, with the average high-temperature reducing from September's moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) to a mild 59°F (15°C). Throughout October, Stratford encounters an average temperature drop to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Stratford, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Stratford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.2 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) 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 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October 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: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature in Stratford during October is 59°F (15°C) and the low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 69%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

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 Stratford have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Stratford, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Stratford, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Stratford, IA

Average wind speed in October - Stratford, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Stratford, IA

Average humidity in October - Stratford, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Stratford, IA

Average rainfall in October - Stratford, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in October
Stratford, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Stratford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Stratford, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Stratford, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Stratford, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Stratford, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Stratford, IA

Average UV index in October - Stratford, 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
Stratford, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Stratford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Stratford, IA

Average visibility in October - Stratford, 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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