October weather forecast
Leeds, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Leeds, Iowa, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.9°F (15.5°C) and min 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

Leeds experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of October, with average high-temperatures moving from a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) in September to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). Leeds's temperature lowers to a mean of 43.5°F (6.4°C) during the nights in October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 65%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leeds, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.3 days and collects up to 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Leeds is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In October, in Leeds, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 65%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Leeds, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Leeds have in October?

In Leeds, the average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Leeds have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Leeds, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°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 (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Leeds, IA

Average pressure in October - Leeds, 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
Leeds, IA

Average wind speed in October - Leeds, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Leeds, IA

Average humidity in October - Leeds, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Leeds, IA

Average rainfall in October - Leeds, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Leeds, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Leeds, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Leeds, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Leeds, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Leeds, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Leeds, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Leeds, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Leeds, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Leeds, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Leeds, IA

Average UV index in October - Leeds, 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
Leeds, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Leeds, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Leeds, IA

Average visibility in October - Leeds, 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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