October weather forecast
Council Bluffs, IA

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Weather in October

October in Council Bluffs, Iowa exemplifies a classic Midwestern autumn. With temperatures seeing a sizeable drop from September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C), Fall arrives in full bloom. The beauty of the foliage, the crisping air, all marks this as an iconic time for local festivals and community activities. The ever-changing views of the Council Bluffs skyline are awe-inspiring. Exploring the parks, woods, and trails offers breathtaking views of brilliant red, gold, and brown foliage.

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed in Council Bluffs with the onset of October, reducing from a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). Throughout October, Council Bluffs's nights cool down to an average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

In October, in Council Bluffs, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout October, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Council Bluffs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.5 days and collects up to 22.52" (572mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Council Bluffs. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Council Bluffs, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.6 days and aggregates up to 9.65" (245mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Council Bluffs are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during October leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. 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 is the average October temperature in Council Bluffs?

October temperatures in Council Bluffs vary between a high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Council Bluffs?

October is the least humid month in Council Bluffs, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

What is the average humidity in October in Council Bluffs?

In Council Bluffs, the average relative humidity in October is 66%.

How many days does it rain in October in Council Bluffs?

In October, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout October, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Council Bluffs?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Council Bluffs have in October?

The average day length in October in Council Bluffs is 11h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Council Bluffs?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Council Bluffs?

The average sunshine duration in October in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Council Bluffs?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Council Bluffs?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average temperature in October - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average pressure in October - Council Bluffs, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average wind speed in October - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average humidity in October - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average rainfall in October - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average snowfall in October - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Council Bluffs, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Council Bluffs, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Council Bluffs, 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 (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average UV index in October - Council Bluffs, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Council Bluffs, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in October
Council Bluffs, IA

Average visibility in October - Council Bluffs, 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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