October weather forecastMount Lucia, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Mount Lucia, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.3°F (6.3°C) and max 59.9°F (15.5°C).Temperature
Mount Lucia experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of October, with average high-temperatures moving from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). Throughout October nights, Mount Lucia experiences a consistent temperature average of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 65%.Rainfall
In Mount Lucia, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Lucia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.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, in Mount Lucia, 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 18min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
