October weather forecastJamaica, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Jamaica, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 44.2°F (6.8°C).Temperature
With the onset of October, Jamaica experiences a distinct temperature drop, with the average high-temperature reducing from September's moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). The average low-temperature during October nights is a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 69%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Jamaica, in October, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.7 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Jamaica, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.Daylight
In Jamaica, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Jamaica, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in October
Jamaica, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).
Average pressure in October
Jamaica, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Jamaica, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Jamaica, IA
- Average humidity in October: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Jamaica, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in October
Jamaica, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Jamaica, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Jamaica, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Jamaica, 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
Jamaica, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Jamaica, 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
Jamaica, 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 and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Jamaica, 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).
