October weather forecast
Wheatland, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Wheatland, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 60.8°F (16°C) and 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

As Wheatland, Iowa, steps into October, the average high-temperature decreases significantly from the a warm 75.2°F (24°C) of September to a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C). Wheatland usually reports an average low-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) during the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, in Wheatland, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout October, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wheatland, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Wheatland. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Wheatland, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.2 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Wheatland?

The high-temperature, in October, in Wheatland, records 60.8°F (16°C), while the low-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Wheatland?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Wheatland?

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

How many days does it rain in October in Wheatland?

In Wheatland, Iowa, in October, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Wheatland?

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

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

The average day length in October in Wheatland, Iowa, is 11h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Wheatland?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Wheatland?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in October in Wheatland?

In Wheatland, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Wheatland, IA

Average temperature in October - Wheatland, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Wheatland, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Wheatland, IA

Average wind speed in October - Wheatland, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Wheatland, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Wheatland, IA

Average rainfall in October - Wheatland, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in October
Wheatland, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Wheatland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wheatland, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Wheatland, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Wheatland, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wheatland, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Wheatland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Wheatland, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Wheatland, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Wheatland, IA

Average visibility in October - Wheatland, 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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