October weather forecast
Blue Grass, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Blue Grass, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.8°F (16°C) and min 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

The start of October is characterized by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 75.2°F (24°C) in September to an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C). In the month of October, the average temperature in Blue Grass dips to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) during the night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month in Blue Grass.

Rainfall

In Blue Grass, during October, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Blue Grass. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Blue Grass, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.2 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Blue Grass is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Blue Grass, the average sunshine in October is 5.4h.

UV index

In Blue Grass, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Blue Grass?

The high-temperature, in October, in Blue Grass, records 60.8°F (16°C), while the low-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Blue Grass?

The least humid month in Blue Grass is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October in Blue Grass?

In October, the average relative humidity in Blue Grass is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October in Blue Grass?

In Blue Grass, during October, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Blue Grass?

October is the first month it typically snows in Blue Grass. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Blue Grass?

In October, the average day length in Blue Grass, Iowa, is 11h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Blue Grass?

On the first day of October in Blue Grass, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Blue Grass have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Blue Grass, Iowa, is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Blue Grass?

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

Average temperature in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Blue Grass, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average wind speed in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average humidity in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average rainfall in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average snowfall in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 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
Blue Grass, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average UV index in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in October
Blue Grass, IA

Average visibility in October - Blue Grass, 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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