Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Prairie City's transition into October marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). An average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) is common in Prairie City during the nights of October.Humidity
The least humid month in Prairie City, Iowa, is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Prairie City, in October, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prairie City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.4 days and collects up to 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Prairie City. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Prairie City, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.7 days and aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Prairie City is 11h and 4min.On the first day of October in Prairie City, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Prairie City is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in October in Prairie City?
What is the least humid month in Prairie City?
What is the average humidity in October in Prairie City?
How much does it rain in Prairie City in October?
When does it start to snow in Prairie City?
How many hours of daylight does Prairie City have in October?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Prairie City?
How long on average sun shines in October in Prairie City?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prairie City?
How high is the UV index in October in Prairie City?
Average temperature in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Prairie 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Prairie City, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Prairie City, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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