October weather forecastEllston, IA

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Ellston, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.6°F (7°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

Ellston's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of October, as the average high-temperature drops from a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C) in September to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) is observed in Ellston during October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month in Ellston.

Rainfall

In Ellston, in October, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.9 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ellston. October is the first month it typically snows in Ellston. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ellston, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ellston, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Ellston is 5.8h.

UV index

In Ellston, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October leads to these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Ellston, records 61.5°F (16.4°C), while the low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

The average relative humidity in October in Ellston is 71%.

In October, in Ellston, Iowa, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout October, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Ellston, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

In October, the average day length in Ellston is 11h and 6min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

In Ellston, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Ellston, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ellston, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Ellston, IA

  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Ellston, 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).