October weather forecast
Cherokee, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Cherokee, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 43°F (6.1°C) and max 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

October brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C) in September to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). The average low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) is witnessed in Cherokee, Iowa, during October.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In Cherokee, in October, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cherokee, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October in Cherokee, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cherokee, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cherokee in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Cherokee, is 57.9°F (14.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43°F (6.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Cherokee?

The months with the lowest humidity in Cherokee are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the average humidity in October in Cherokee?

In Cherokee, Iowa, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

How much does it rain in Cherokee in October?

In Cherokee, in October, during 9 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Cherokee?

October is the first month it typically snows in Cherokee, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Cherokee?

The average day length in October in Cherokee is 11h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Cherokee?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cherokee, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Cherokee?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Cherokee?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Cherokee is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Cherokee, IA

Average temperature in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in October
Cherokee, IA

Average pressure in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30"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
Cherokee, IA

Average wind speed in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Cherokee, IA

Average humidity in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in October
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in October
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Cherokee, IA

Average snowfall in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Cherokee, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Cherokee, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Cherokee, IA

Average UV index in October - Cherokee, 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
Cherokee, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Cherokee, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in October
Cherokee, IA

Average visibility in October - Cherokee, 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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