October weather forecastMinden, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Minden, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61°F (16.1°C) and an average low of 44.8°F (7.1°C).Temperature
Witnessing a clear drop in October, the average high-temperature declines from September's moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a comfortable 61°F (16.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) marks the month of October.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month in Minden.Rainfall
In Minden, during October, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Minden. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Minden, there are 35.8 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Minden is 11h and 5min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Minden, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Minden 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during October translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Minden, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 61°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 (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.8°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 (15.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Minden, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Minden, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Minden, IA
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Minden, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in October
Minden, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Minden, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Minden, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Minden, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Minden, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in October
Minden, 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
Minden, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Minden, 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).
