October weather forecast
Decatur City, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Decatur City, Iowa, is another comfortable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). Decatur City, during October nights, observes an average temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Decatur City, in October, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Decatur City, Iowa. October is the first month it typically snows in Decatur City. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Decatur City, Iowa, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Decatur City, Iowa, is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Decatur City is 5.7h.

UV index

In Decatur City, the average daily maximum UV index in October 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: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Decatur City?

In October, in Decatur City, the average high-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Decatur City?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month in Decatur City.

What is the average humidity in October in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, Iowa, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, in October, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Decatur City?

October is the first month it typically snows in Decatur City. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Decatur City?

In October, the average day length in Decatur City, Iowa, is 11h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Decatur City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Decatur City have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Decatur City, Iowa, is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October in Decatur City?

In Decatur City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Decatur City, IA

Average temperature in October - Decatur City, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.7°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: 44.4°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
Decatur City, IA

Average pressure in October - Decatur City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Decatur City, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Decatur City, IA

Average humidity in October - Decatur City, IA
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall in October - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in October
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall in October - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Decatur City, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Decatur City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Decatur City, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Decatur City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in October
Decatur City, IA

Average UV index in October - Decatur City, 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
Decatur City, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Decatur City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in October
Decatur City, IA

Average visibility in October - Decatur City, 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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