October weather forecastColumbus City, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Columbus City, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.7°F (16.5°C) and min 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of October indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). In the month of October, the temperature in Columbus City generally rests at an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C).Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Columbus City, in October, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.9 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Columbus City. October is the first month it typically snows in Columbus City, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Columbus City, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.4 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Columbus City, Iowa, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.UV index
In Columbus City, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.5°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 (16.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Columbus City, 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
Columbus City, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.28").
Average rainfall days in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 23.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Columbus City, IA
- Average UV index in October: 3
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
Columbus City, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Columbus City, 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).
