Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
October is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from a moderately hot 77°F (25°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). In Ames, the October nights cool down to an average low of 45°F (7.2°C).Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 65%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout October, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ames, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Ames. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ames, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Ames, the average sunshine in October is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Ames, NE
- Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Ames, NE
- 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
Ames, NE
- Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Ames, NE
- Average humidity in October: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in October
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall in October: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in October
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall in October: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ames, NE
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ames, NE
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Ames, NE
- 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Ames, NE
- Average cloud cover in October: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Ames, NE
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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