October weather forecastAmes, OK
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Ames, Oklahoma, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).Temperature
A decrease in the average high-temperature marks October, falling from September's warm 84.9°F (29.4°C) to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). During the nights in October, the temperature averages to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 63%.Rainfall
In Ames, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 15min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:37 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Ames, the average sunshine in October is 7.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during October translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Ames, OK
- Average high temperature in October: 70.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Ames, OK
- 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Ames, OK
- Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Ames, OK
- Average humidity in October: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (56%).
Average rainfall in October
Ames, OK
- Average rainfall in October: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in October
Ames, OK
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ames, OK
- Average snowfall in October: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Ames, OK
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ames, OK
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ames, OK
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Ames, OK
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Ames, OK
- Average cloud cover in October: 24
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in October
Ames, OK
- 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).





