October weather forecastPeterson, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Peterson, Iowa, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
As Peterson steps into October, a marked temperature drop is observed, with the average high-temperature reducing from September's moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C) to a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C). During the month of October, an average low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) is recorded in Peterson.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.Rainfall
In Peterson, in October, during 9 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) 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 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Peterson, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Peterson, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in October
Peterson, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Peterson, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Peterson, IA
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Peterson, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in October
Peterson, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Peterson, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Peterson, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Peterson, 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: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Peterson, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Peterson, 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
Peterson, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Peterson, 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).
