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Weather in October in Iowa

Planning a getaway to Iowa this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Iowa in October?

Iowa is a region in the United States of America. October in Iowa generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Mason City at 16°C to pleasant in Keokuk at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Keokuk and 3°C in Mason City.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clear Lake with an average of 56 mm to moderate rainfall in Atlantic with 86 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Des Moines enjoys close to 212 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at October's conditions in Iowa, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Iowa's yearly weather, check out our Iowa climate page.

Where to go in Iowa in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Iowa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Iowa?

Des Moines

In October Des Moines generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Des Moines
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25°C 
13°C 
240 hours 
86 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
6°C 
212 hours 
69 mm 
9 days 
10°C 
-1°C 
141 hours 
40 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Des Moines

West Des Moines

In October West Des Moines generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

West Des Moines
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25°C 
13°C 
240 hours 
80 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
6°C 
212 hours 
69 mm 
9 days 
10°C 
-1°C 
141 hours 
40 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in West Des Moines

Ames

In October Ames generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ames
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25°C 
11°C 
240 hours 
106 mm 
10 days 
17°C 
4°C 
212 hours 
77 mm 
9 days 
9°C 
-2°C 
141 hours 
44 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Ames

Urbandale

In October Urbandale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Urbandale
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25°C 
13°C 
240 hours 
92 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
6°C 
212 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
10°C 
-1°C 
141 hours 
43 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Urbandale

Ankeny

In October Ankeny generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ankeny
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25°C 
12°C 
240 hours 
94 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
5°C 
212 hours 
73 mm 
9 days 
10°C 
-2°C 
141 hours 
41 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Ankeny

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iowa, in the United States of America.

Is October the best time to visit Iowa?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Iowa with overall pleasant weather in Des Moines. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Des Moines. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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