October weather forecast
Whittemore, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Whittemore, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

October signals a considerable drop in Whittemore's average high-temperature, reducing from a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) in September to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In Whittemore, during October, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Whittemore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Whittemore, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Whittemore, 57.9°F (14.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 43°F (6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month in Whittemore.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Whittemore, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Whittemore, in October, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Whittemore have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43°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 (10.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Whittemore, IA

Average pressure in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"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
Whittemore, IA

Average wind speed in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Whittemore, IA

Average humidity in October - Whittemore, 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
Whittemore, IA

Average rainfall in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Whittemore, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Whittemore, IA

Average snowfall in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Whittemore, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Whittemore, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Whittemore, 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 4min

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
Whittemore, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Whittemore, IA

Average UV index in October - Whittemore, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Whittemore, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Whittemore, IA

Average visibility in October - Whittemore, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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