October weather forecastColfax, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Colfax, Iowa, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).Temperature
Colfax sees a considerable decrease in average high-temperatures during October, falling from a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). October brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) in Colfax.Humidity
October is the least humid month in Colfax, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Colfax, Iowa, in October, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Colfax. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Colfax, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.7 days and aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Colfax, Iowa, is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In October, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Colfax, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Colfax, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Colfax, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Colfax, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Colfax, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in October
Colfax, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Colfax, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Colfax, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Colfax, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Colfax, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Colfax, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Colfax, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Colfax, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
