October weather forecast
Whiting, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Whiting, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

Whiting witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). An average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) is recorded in the month of October.

Humidity

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

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 in Whiting, Iowa. October is the first month it typically snows in Whiting. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Whiting, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Whiting, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In Whiting, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Whiting in October?

Whiting in October has an average high-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the least humid months in Whiting?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Whiting?

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

How much does it rain in Whiting in October?

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

When does it start snowing in Whiting?

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

How many hours of daylight does Whiting have in October?

In Whiting, Iowa, the average day length in October is 11h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Whiting?

On the first day of October in Whiting, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Whiting?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Whiting is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Whiting?

In Whiting, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in October
Whiting, IA

Average temperature in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average pressure in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average wind speed in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average humidity in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average rainfall in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average snowfall in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average UV index in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IA

Average visibility in October - Whiting, 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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