October weather forecastMacksburg, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Macksburg, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.2°F (6.8°C) and max 60.8°F (16°C).Temperature
October's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C). Macksburg reports a consistent average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) throughout October nights.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Macksburg, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Macksburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 35 days and aggregates up to 15.04" (382mm) of snow.Daylight
In Macksburg, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Macksburg is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Average temperature in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"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
Macksburg, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Macksburg, 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 48min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Macksburg, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Macksburg, 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).
