October weather forecastMoorhead, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Moorhead, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).Temperature
October is characterized by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) marks the month of October.Humidity
April and October, with an average relative humidity of 66%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout October, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Moorhead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Moorhead, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.Daylight
In Moorhead, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Moorhead, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average humidity in October: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).
Average rainfall in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Moorhead, 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: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Moorhead, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in October
Moorhead, 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).
