October weather forecastBig Mound, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Big Mound, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 62.8°F (17.1°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).Temperature
In Big Mound, entering October brings a temperature decrement, reducing from September's moderately hot 77°F (25°C) to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). Throughout the month of October, Big Mound reports a steady low-temperature average of 46°F (7.8°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Big Mound, in October, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Big Mound. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Big Mound, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Big Mound is 5.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Big Mound, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Big Mound, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Big Mound, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Big Mound, 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).
