October weather forecast
Blanchard, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Blanchard, Iowa, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average high of 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

Blanchard experiences a clear temperature downturn in October, with average high-temperatures moving from a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C) in September to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). During October, Blanchard's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month in Blanchard, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Blanchard, in October, during 9.2 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Blanchard, Iowa, there are 120.8 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Blanchard, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Blanchard, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.5 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Blanchard is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Blanchard, Iowa, is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Blanchard is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Blanchard?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Blanchard, Iowa, during October are 63.3°F (17.4°C) and 46°F (7.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the least humid month in Blanchard?

October is the least humid month in Blanchard, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in October in Blanchard?

The average relative humidity in October in Blanchard, Iowa, is 67%.

How much does it rain in Blanchard in October?

In Blanchard, Iowa, during October, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Blanchard?

October is the first month it typically snows in Blanchard, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Blanchard have in October?

In Blanchard, the average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Blanchard?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Blanchard have in October?

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

What is the UV index reading in October in Blanchard?

In Blanchard, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Blanchard, IA

Average temperature in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Blanchard, IA

Average pressure in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Blanchard, IA

Average wind speed in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Blanchard, IA

Average humidity in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in October
Blanchard, IA

Average rainfall in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in October
Blanchard, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Blanchard, IA

Average snowfall in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Blanchard, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Blanchard, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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: 6h and 1min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Blanchard, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in October
Blanchard, IA

Average UV index in October - Blanchard, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Blanchard, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Blanchard, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in October
Blanchard, IA

Average visibility in October - Blanchard, 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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