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
The arrival of October brings a significant change in Shelby's weather, with average high-temperatures dropping from September's warm 75.6°F (24.2°C) to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). Shelby sees an average low-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) during October.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout October, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shelby. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shelby, Iowa, there are 35.8 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Shelby is 11h and 5min.On the first day of October in Shelby, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Shelby, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 61°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.8°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 (15.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Shelby, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Shelby, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Shelby, IA
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Shelby, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in October
Shelby, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Shelby, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Shelby, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Shelby, 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 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Shelby, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in October
Shelby, 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
Shelby, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Shelby, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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