October weather forecast
Watterson, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Watterson, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.5°F (16.4°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

Watterson's transition into October is marked by a clear temperature shift, receding from a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C) in September to an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C). The nights of October anticipate an average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout October, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Watterson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.9 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Watterson are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Watterson. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Watterson is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October in Watterson, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in October leads to these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Watterson?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Watterson, is 61.5°F (16.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Watterson?

October is the least humid month in Watterson, Iowa, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October in Watterson?

In Watterson, Iowa, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October in Watterson?

In Watterson, Iowa, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Watterson?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Watterson have in October?

The average day length in October in Watterson, Iowa, is 11h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Watterson?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Watterson have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Watterson, Iowa, is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in October in Watterson?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Watterson, IA

Average temperature in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Watterson, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Watterson, IA

Average wind speed in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in October
Watterson, IA

Average humidity in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Watterson, IA

Average rainfall in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in October
Watterson, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Watterson, IA

Average snowfall in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Watterson, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Watterson, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Watterson, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Watterson, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
Watterson, IA

Average UV index in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Watterson, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Watterson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in October
Watterson, IA

Average visibility in October - Watterson, 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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