October weather forecast
Sidney, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Sidney, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average high of 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Temperature

October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C). During October, an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) is observed in Sidney, Iowa.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 67%, October is the least humid month in Sidney.

Rainfall

In Sidney, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sidney, there are 125.6 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sidney, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sidney, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of October, in Sidney, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In Sidney, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Sidney?

The high-temperature, in October, in Sidney, is 62.8°F (17.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Sidney?

The least humid month in Sidney is October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in October in Sidney?

The average relative humidity in October in Sidney is 67%.

How many days does it rain in October in Sidney?

In Sidney, Iowa, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Sidney?

October is the first month it typically snows in Sidney, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Sidney?

On the first day of October in Sidney, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sidney have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Sidney is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Sidney?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sidney, IA

Average temperature in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in October
Sidney, IA

Average pressure in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Sidney, IA

Average wind speed in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in October
Sidney, IA

Average humidity in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in October
Sidney, IA

Average rainfall in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in October
Sidney, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Sidney, IA

Average snowfall in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Sidney, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Sidney, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Sidney, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Sidney, IA

Average UV index in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Sidney, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Sidney, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in October
Sidney, IA

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

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

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