October weather forecast
Lake Mills, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Lake Mills, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.9°F (5.5°C) and max 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

October's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from September's agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout October, the nighttime temperature in Lake Mills averages to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lake Mills, in October, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lake Mills, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lake Mills. October is the first month it typically snows in Lake Mills. Throughout October, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Lake Mills is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in October transforms into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Lake Mills?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lake Mills are 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month in Lake Mills?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month in Lake Mills.

What is the average humidity in October in Lake Mills?

The average relative humidity in October in Lake Mills, Iowa, is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October in Lake Mills?

In Lake Mills, in October, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Lake Mills?

October is the first month it typically snows in Lake Mills. Throughout October, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Mills have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Lake Mills?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Mills, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Mills have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Lake Mills is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Lake Mills?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Mills is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average temperature in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average pressure in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average wind speed in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

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 (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average humidity in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average rainfall in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average snowfall in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 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
Lake Mills, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average UV index in October - Lake Mills, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in October
Lake Mills, IA

Average visibility in October - Lake Mills, IA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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