Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
In Gifford, the average high-temperature in October significantly decreases from a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C) in September to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Gifford witnesses an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) throughout the month of October.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout October, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gifford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.5 days and collects up to 6.5" (165mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.On the first day of October in Gifford, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Gifford, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gifford. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in October leads to these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Gifford, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Gifford, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Gifford, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Gifford, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Gifford, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in October
Gifford, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Gifford, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Gifford, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gifford, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Gifford, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 23.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Gifford, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Gifford, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Gifford, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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