October weather forecastElk Horn, IA

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Elk Horn, Iowa, is another mild autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

As October begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). Elk Horn experiences an average low-temperature reading of 43.7°F (6.5°C) throughout October.

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Elk Horn, during October, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk Horn are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Elk Horn, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Elk Horn, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 12.72" (323mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elk Horn, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, in Elk Horn, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.8h.

UV index

In Elk Horn, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Elk Horn, is 59.5°F (15.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.7°F (6.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

The least humid month in Elk Horn, Iowa, is October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

In October, the average relative humidity in Elk Horn, Iowa, is 69%.

In October, in Elk Horn, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout October, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Elk Horn, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

In October, the average day length in Elk Horn is 11h and 4min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

In Elk Horn, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Elk Horn is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average high temperature in October: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Elk Horn, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average humidity in October: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Elk Horn, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 48min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Elk Horn, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Elk Horn, IA

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).