October weather forecastMount Union, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Mount Union, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of October, falling from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). Mount Union throughout October, records an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Mount Union, in October, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Mount Union, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Mount Union, the average sunshine in October is 5.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in October
Mount Union, 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).
Average pressure in October
Mount Union, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Mount Union, 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).
Average humidity in October
Mount Union, 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%).
Average rainfall in October
Mount Union, 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").
Average rainfall days in October
Mount Union, 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).
Average snowfall in October
Mount Union, 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").
Average snowfall days in October
Mount Union, 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).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mount Union, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 24min
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).
Average sunshine days in October
Mount Union, 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).
Average UV index in October
Mount Union, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Mount Union, 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).
Average visibility in October
Mount Union, 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).
