October weather forecastFort Madison, IA
October
Weather in October
October in Fort Madison is marked by the complete arrival of autumn. Temperatures notably drop, and the golden hues of the season take hold. The first instances of light frost could be experienced during the late nights and early mornings. The wind picks up speed, and the bare trees gradually start to appear as leaves fall. Monthly temperatures further decline into a more substantial chill, registering between 46°F (7.8°C) and 62.6°F (17°C).Temperature
October's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 77°F (25°C) in September to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). The month of October records an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C).Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Fort Madison, during October, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fort Madison, Iowa, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 9.92" (252mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Madison. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 4.25" (108mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fort Madison, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.UV index
In Fort Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Fort Madison, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- 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 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).
Average UV index in October
Fort Madison, IA
- Average UV index in October: 3
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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Fort Madison, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Fort Madison, 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).
