October weather forecast
Alta, IA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Alta, Iowa, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

Alta, Iowa, in October sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C) in September to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). Alta records a mean low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) in October.

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months in Alta.

Rainfall

In Alta, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Alta, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, in Alta, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Alta is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Alta is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Alta?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Alta are 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Alta?

The months with the lowest humidity in Alta, Iowa, are April and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the average humidity in October in Alta?

In October, the average relative humidity in Alta, Iowa, is 68%.

How much does it rain in Alta in October?

In Alta, Iowa, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Alta?

October is the first month it typically snows in Alta, Iowa. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Alta?

In Alta, the average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Alta?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alta have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Alta?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Alta, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Alta, IA

Average temperature in October - Alta, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in October
Alta, IA

Average pressure in October - Alta, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Alta, IA

Average wind speed in October - Alta, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Alta, IA

Average humidity in October - Alta, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in October
Alta, IA

Average rainfall in October - Alta, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in October
Alta, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Alta, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Alta, IA

Average snowfall in October - Alta, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Alta, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Alta, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Alta, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Alta, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Alta, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Alta, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Alta, IA

Average UV index in October - Alta, IA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Alta, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in October
Alta, IA

Average visibility in October - Alta, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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