October weather forecastLa Porte City, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another mild autumn month in La Porte City, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
La Porte City's October weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) in September to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). An average low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) is observed during the October nights.Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In La Porte City, in October, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Porte City, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In La Porte City, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.Daylight
In La Porte City, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October leads to these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).
Average pressure in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.16"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
La Porte City, 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 30min
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
La Porte City, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
La Porte City, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
La Porte City, 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).
