October Rainfall and Precipitation in Iowa

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Iowa, the United States of America in October.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iowa, check out our Iowa's climate page.

See also: Iowa weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Iowa in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Iowa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

See all October weather averages, cities and regions in Iowa

Iowa precipitation in October: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Iowa, the United States of America receive in October?

West Des Moines sees moderate rainfall in October, averaging around 69 mm (2.7 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Iowa, the United States of America in October?

Rainfall in West Des Moines typically falls on roughly 9 days days in October.

Is October part of the rainy season in Iowa, the United States of America?

Not really. October is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Iowa, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in October in Iowa, the United States of America?

Atlantic is the wettest city in Iowa, the United States of America in October according to our database, with average rainfall of around 86 mm (3.4 in).

What is the driest city in October in Iowa, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Clear Lake sees the least rainfall in Iowa, the United States of America in October, with around 56 mm (2.2 in) on average.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Iowa.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.