October weather forecast
Meriden, IA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Meriden, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average high of 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

October's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C) in September to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). In the month of October, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Meriden, in October, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Meriden, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) 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 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Meriden, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Meriden?

October temperatures in Meriden vary between a high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and a low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the least humid months in Meriden?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Meriden?

The average relative humidity in October in Meriden, Iowa, is 68%.

How many days does it rain in October in Meriden?

In Meriden, during October, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Meriden?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Meriden?

On the first day of October in Meriden, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Meriden have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Meriden, Iowa, is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Meriden?

In Meriden, the average daily maximum UV index in October 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
Meriden, IA

Average temperature in October - Meriden, IA
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43°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°F).

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Average pressure in October
Meriden, IA

Average pressure in October - Meriden, 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
Meriden, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Meriden, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in October
Meriden, IA

Average rainfall in October - Meriden, IA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in October
Meriden, IA

Average rainfall days in October - Meriden, IA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Meriden, IA

Average snowfall in October - Meriden, IA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Meriden, IA

Average snowfall days in October - Meriden, IA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Meriden, IA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Meriden, 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
Meriden, IA

Average sunshine days in October - Meriden, IA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Meriden, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Meriden, IA

Average cloud cover in October - Meriden, 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
Meriden, IA

Average visibility in October - Meriden, 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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