October weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

October witnesses a clear temperature decrease, falling from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). An average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) marks the nights throughout October.

Humidity

The least humid month in Mount Pleasant is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Mount Pleasant, in October, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Pleasant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.1 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Pleasant are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Mount Pleasant. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Mount Pleasant, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.7 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October in Mount Pleasant, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Pleasant, the average sunshine in October is 5.4h.

UV index

In Mount Pleasant, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Mount Pleasant?

In October, in Mount Pleasant, the average high-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Mount Pleasant?

The least humid month in Mount Pleasant is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October in Mount Pleasant?

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How much does it rain in Mount Pleasant in October?

In Mount Pleasant, during October, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Mount Pleasant?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

In Mount Pleasant, the average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Mount Pleasant?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Mount Pleasant is 5.4h.

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

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Pleasant is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average temperature in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average pressure in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average wind speed in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

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 (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average humidity in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

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

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average UV index in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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 Pleasant, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in October
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average visibility in October - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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