October weather forecast
Story City, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Story City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of October, falling from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). The nights of October in Story City, Iowa, anticipate an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout October, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Story City. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Story City, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of October, in Story City, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Story City, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. 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 usual temperature for Story City in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Story City, Iowa, are 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Story City?

With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month in Story City, Iowa.

What is the average humidity in October in Story City?

In October, the average relative humidity in Story City is 70%.

How much does it rain in Story City in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout October, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Story City?

October is the first month it typically snows in Story City. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Story City have in October?

In Story City, Iowa, the average day length in October is 11h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Story City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Story City?

In Story City, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Story City?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Story City.

What is the UV index reading in October in Story City?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Story City is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Story City, IA

Average temperature in October - Story City, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Story City, IA

Average pressure in October - Story City, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Story City, IA

Average wind speed in October - Story City, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.8mph

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 (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in October
Story City, IA

Average humidity in October - Story City, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in October
Story City, IA

Average rainfall in October - Story City, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in October
Story City, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Story City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Story City, IA

Average snowfall in October - Story City, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Story City, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Story City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Story City, IA

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Story City, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Story City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
Story City, IA

Average UV index in October - Story City, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Story City, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Story City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in October
Story City, IA

Average visibility in October - Story City, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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