October weather forecast
Olds, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Olds, Iowa, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Olds sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Olds records an average nighttime low of 45.7°F (7.6°C) in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Olds, during October, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Olds is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of October, in Olds, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Olds, the average sunshine in October is 5.4h.

UV index

In Olds, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Olds?

The high-temperature, in October, in Olds, records 61.7°F (16.5°C), while the low-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Olds?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month in Olds.

What is the average humidity in October in Olds?

The average relative humidity in October in Olds is 71%.

How much does it rain in Olds in October?

In October, in Olds, Iowa, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout October, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Olds?

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

What is the average length of the day in October in Olds?

In October, the average day length in Olds, Iowa, is 11h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Olds?

On the first day of October in Olds, Iowa, 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 many hours of sunshine does Olds have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Olds, Iowa, is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in October in Olds?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Olds, IA

Average temperature in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average pressure in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average wind speed in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average humidity in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average rainfall in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average snowfall in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average UV index in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Olds, 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
Olds, IA

Average visibility in October - Olds, 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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