October weather forecast
Mount Lucia, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Mount Lucia, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.9°F (15.5°C) and min 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). The average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) is witnessed during October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 65%, October is the least humid month in Mount Lucia, Iowa.

Rainfall

In Mount Lucia, in October, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mount Lucia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Lucia, Iowa, the average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In Mount Lucia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Mount Lucia?

The high-temperature, in October, in Mount Lucia, is 59.9°F (15.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.3°F (6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Mount Lucia?

With an average relative humidity of 65%, October is the least humid month in Mount Lucia.

What is the average humidity in October in Mount Lucia?

The average relative humidity in October is 65%.

How many days does it rain in October in Mount Lucia?

In Mount Lucia, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Mount Lucia?

October is the first month it typically snows in Mount Lucia, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Lucia have in October?

The average day length in October in Mount Lucia is 11h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Mount Lucia?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Lucia, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Lucia have in October?

In Mount Lucia, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in October in Mount Lucia?

In Mount Lucia, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average temperature in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average pressure in October - Mount Lucia, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average wind speed in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average humidity in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average rainfall in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average snowfall in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average UV index in October - Mount Lucia, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Mount Lucia, 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).

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Average visibility in October
Mount Lucia, IA

Average visibility in October - Mount Lucia, 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).

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