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United StatesThe weather in October in Iowa
It's cool to moderate in October in Iowa with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 15°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Iowa. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Iowa, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 137 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,1 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Iowa
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Iowa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Iowa | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 25°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 0°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 137 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 3,1 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Iowa with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Iowa is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Iowa, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Iowa
Temperature in October in Iowa over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Iowa, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Iowa
Total precipitation in October in Iowa over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Iowa
Snowfall in October in Iowa per year
Daily UV index in October in Iowa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Iowa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Iowa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iowa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.