October weather forecastPolk City, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Polk City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 44.6°F (7°C).Temperature
The onset of October marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) in September to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). During October, Polk City consistently records a temperature low averaging a chilly 44.6°F (7°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Polk City, Iowa, in October, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Polk City, there are 114.6 rainfall days, and 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Polk City are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Polk City, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Polk City, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in October
Polk City, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.4°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 (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Polk City, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Polk City, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Polk City, IA
- Average humidity in October: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Polk City, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.06"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in October
Polk City, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Polk City, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Polk City, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Polk City, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 42min
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).
Average sunshine days in October
Polk City, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 21 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Polk City, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
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
Polk City, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Polk City, 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).
