October weather forecastGray, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Gray, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 59°F (15°C).Temperature
The beginning of October signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a mild 59°F (15°C). October nights in Gray are marked by an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.Rainfall
In Gray, in October, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.1 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Gray. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.5 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day 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, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Gray, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during October translates into the following guidance:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Gray, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 59°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°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 (13.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Gray, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Gray, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Gray, IA
- Average humidity in October: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Gray, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in October
Gray, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Gray, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Gray, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gray, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 42min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Gray, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Gray, 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
Gray, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Gray, 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).
