October weather forecast
Riceville, IA

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Weather in October

October brings distinct autumn conditions to Riceville, with temperatures continuing to drop. It sees a drop in the average highs, reaching a cooler 56.1°F (13.4°C), marking the true onset of fall. Despite the transition into cooler weather, October maintains an optimal amount of sunshine hours per day. Lower temperatures also lead to a decrease in rainfall, settling at an average of 2.2" (56mm). With a lower pressure of 29.99" (762mm), October has a unique climatology defined by crisp, autumn weather.

Temperature

With the onset of October, Riceville's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable drop, receding from September's agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) to a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C). Riceville records an average nighttime low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) throughout October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Riceville, during October, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Riceville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Riceville, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 22.83" (580mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Riceville, Iowa, is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of October, in Riceville, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Riceville is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Riceville?

In Riceville, 56.1°F (13.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.4°F (5.2°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the least humid month in Riceville?

October is the least humid month in Riceville, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in October in Riceville?

In October, the average relative humidity in Riceville, Iowa, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in October in Riceville?

In October, in Riceville, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout October, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Riceville?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

In October, the average day length in Riceville, Iowa, is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Riceville?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Riceville?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Riceville?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Riceville is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Riceville, IA

Average temperature in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Riceville, IA

Average pressure in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Riceville, IA

Average wind speed in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Riceville, IA

Average humidity in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in October
Riceville, IA

Average rainfall in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in October
Riceville, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Riceville, IA

Average snowfall in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Riceville, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 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
Riceville, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Riceville, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
Riceville, IA

Average UV index in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Riceville, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in October
Riceville, IA

Average visibility in October - Riceville, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).

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