October weather forecastMelrose, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Melrose, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).Temperature
The start of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). In October, Melrose records an average nighttime temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).Humidity
The least humid month in Melrose is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Melrose, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Melrose, there are 119 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Melrose are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Melrose, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Melrose, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Melrose is 5.7h.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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in October
Melrose, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 61.5°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 (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Melrose, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Melrose, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Melrose, IA
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Melrose, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").
Average rainfall days in October
Melrose, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Melrose, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Melrose, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Melrose, 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 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 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Melrose, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Melrose, 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
Melrose, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Melrose, 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).
