Rock Rapids Weather in October

What's the weather like in Rock Rapids (Iowa) in October 2024?

The climate in Rock Rapids during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Rock Rapids and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Rock Rapids weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Nightly temperature 1.9°C 35.3°F
Average temperature 9.3°C 48.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 46 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Rock Rapids with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Rock Rapids

Rock Rapids average temperature in October

October rainfall

Rock Rapids average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Rock Rapids average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rock Rapids in October 2024.

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Rock Rapids weather stats

Rock Rapids weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11.8hrs
Coldest month: January -4.5°C 23.9°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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