October weather forecastHoughton, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Houghton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low of 46°F (7.8°C).Temperature
Houghton's progression into October includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a warm 77°F (25°C) in September to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). In Houghton, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) during October.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Houghton, in October, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Houghton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Houghton, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Houghton. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Houghton, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 6min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.UV index
In Houghton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Houghton, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 62.8°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 (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Houghton, 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
Houghton, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Houghton, 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
Houghton, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in October
Houghton, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Houghton, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Houghton, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Houghton, 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 36min
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
Houghton, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Houghton, 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
Houghton, 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 29).
Average visibility in October
Houghton, 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).
