October weather forecastRalston, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Ralston, Iowa, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.9°F (6.6°C) and max 59.5°F (15.3°C).Temperature
October indicates a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, moving down from a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 43.9°F (6.6°C) in October.Humidity
April and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Ralston, in October, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.1 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) 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 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Ralston, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.8 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.7h.UV index
In Ralston, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ralston, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 59.5°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 (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Ralston, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Ralston, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Ralston, IA
- Average humidity in October: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Ralston, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in October
Ralston, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ralston, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Ralston, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ralston, 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 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ralston, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in October
Ralston, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Ralston, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
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
Ralston, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and August (5mi).
