October weather forecast
Plano, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Plano, Iowa, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

With the transition into October, Plano experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). During October, Plano consistently records a temperature low averaging a frosty 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Plano, Iowa, in October, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Plano are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Plano. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Plano, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Plano is 5.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Plano, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Plano?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Plano, is 61.7°F (16.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Plano?

October is the least humid month in Plano, Iowa, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October in Plano?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in Plano in October?

In Plano, Iowa, during October, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Plano?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October in Plano, Iowa, is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Plano?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plano, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Plano have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Plano, Iowa, is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in October in Plano?

In Plano, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Plano, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Plano, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Plano, IA

Average wind speed in October - Plano, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in October
Plano, IA

Average humidity in October - Plano, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Plano, IA

Average rainfall in October - Plano, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in October
Plano, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Plano, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Plano, IA

Average snowfall in October - Plano, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Plano, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Plano, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Plano, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Plano, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Plano, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Plano, IA

Average UV index in October - Plano, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Plano, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Plano, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in October
Plano, IA

Average visibility in October - Plano, 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).

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