Iowa weather in October
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 moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate 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.
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. 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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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