October weather forecastBuchanan, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Buchanan, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).Temperature
Buchanan's transition into October marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). Buchanan records a steady low-temperature average of 44.1°F (6.7°C) during October.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Buchanan, during October, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Buchanan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Buchanan, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.Daylight
In Buchanan, Iowa, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of October in Buchanan, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Buchanan is 5.4h.UV index
In Buchanan, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in October leads to these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.1°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 (14.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").
Average rainfall days in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Buchanan, 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).
Average visibility in October
Buchanan, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
