October weather forecast
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Weather in October

October, like September, in Glasgow, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Glasgow's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from September's warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Throughout the month of October, the average temperature dips to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Glasgow, in October, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Glasgow. October is the first month it typically snows in Glasgow, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Glasgow, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.7 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Glasgow is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Glasgow, the average sunshine in October is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Glasgow is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in October transforms into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Glasgow in October?

Glasgow in October has an average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Glasgow?

The least humid month in Glasgow, Iowa, is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October in Glasgow?

In Glasgow, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How much does it rain in Glasgow in October?

In Glasgow, Iowa, in October, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Glasgow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Glasgow have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Glasgow?

On the first day of October in Glasgow, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Glasgow?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Glasgow?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in October
Glasgow, IA

Average pressure in October - Glasgow, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Glasgow, IA

Average wind speed in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Glasgow, IA

Average humidity in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Glasgow, IA

Average rainfall in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in October
Glasgow, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Glasgow, IA

Average snowfall in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Glasgow, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Glasgow, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Glasgow, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Glasgow, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
Glasgow, IA

Average UV index in October - Glasgow, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Glasgow, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in October
Glasgow, IA

Average visibility in October - Glasgow, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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