October weather forecastThor, IA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Thor, Iowa, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of October, falling from a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) in September to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). In Thor, the average low-temperature during the month of October is a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C).Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.Rainfall
In Thor, in October, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) 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 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Thor, during the entire year, snow falls for 44 days and aggregates up to 17.44" (443mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Thor is 5.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in October
Thor, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Thor, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Thor, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Thor, IA
- Average humidity in October: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Thor, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in October
Thor, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Thor, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Thor, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 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
Thor, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 30min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Thor, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Thor, IA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Thor, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Thor, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
