Altoona weather in October (Iowa, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Altoona in October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

October in Altoona generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Altoona in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 212 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altoona climate page with graphs.

 

Altoona, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Altoona, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Altoona.

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