October weather forecastUnion, IA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Union, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.5°F (14.7°C) and min 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of October, reducing from a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C) in September to a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C). Union witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) throughout October.Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In Union, in October, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 83.5 rainfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Union, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 3min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Union, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in October suggests the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Union, IA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Union, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Union, IA
- Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Union, IA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Union, IA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in October
Union, IA
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Union, IA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Union, IA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Union, IA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Union, IA
- Average sunshine days in October: 23.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Union, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Union, IA
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Union, IA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
