October weather forecast
Buffalo Heights, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Buffalo Heights, Iowa, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Welcoming October, Buffalo Heights observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Buffalo Heights, an average temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) is noted during October nights.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Buffalo Heights, during October, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo Heights. October is the first month it typically snows in Buffalo Heights, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Buffalo Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Buffalo Heights 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 Buffalo Heights, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Buffalo Heights in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Buffalo Heights, is 61.5°F (16.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.1°F (7.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Buffalo Heights?

October is the least humid month in Buffalo Heights, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October in Buffalo Heights?

In October, the average relative humidity in Buffalo Heights, Iowa, is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October in Buffalo Heights?

In Buffalo Heights, in October, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Buffalo Heights?

October is the first month it typically snows in Buffalo Heights. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Heights have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Buffalo Heights?

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

How long on average sun shines in October in Buffalo Heights?

The average sunshine duration in October in Buffalo Heights, Iowa, is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Buffalo Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Buffalo Heights, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average temperature in October - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average pressure in October - Buffalo Heights, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average wind speed in October - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

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
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average humidity in October - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average rainfall in October - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average snowfall in October - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Buffalo Heights, 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 3min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Buffalo Heights, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average UV index in October - Buffalo Heights, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Buffalo Heights, 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
Buffalo Heights, IA

Average visibility in October - Buffalo Heights, 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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