Mason City weather in October (Iowa, United States of America)

What kind of weather does October bring to Mason City? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Mason City tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Mason City in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 200 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Mason City, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Albert Lea, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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