October
Weather in Iowa for October 2025
Your guide to Iowa weather in October - trends and predictions
With an average of 2 snowy days, Iowa usually enjoys a light touch of snow in October.
In general, the average temperature in Iowa at the beginning of October is 25.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 15.4 °F by the end of October.
Iowa experiences moderate rainfall in October, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 101.6 mm.
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2
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21°/7°
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25 km/h
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59 %
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Iowa in October average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  28° | 2  29° | 3 29° | 4  26° | 5  29° | ||
| 6 19° | 7 18° | 8 26° | 9 22° | 10  24° | 11  24° | 12 22° |
| 13  18° | 14 13° | 15 13° | 16 18° | 17 21° | 18 23° | 19 21° |
| 20 25° | 21 23° | 22 23° | 23  22° | 24 23° | 25  20° | 26 18° |
| 27 18° | 28  15° | 29  13° | 30 15° | 31 9° |
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Temperatures trend during October in Iowa
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October weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1 | Partly cloudy | 28° /14° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 2 | Cloudy | 29° /10° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 3 | Partly cloudy | 29° /11° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 4 | Overcast | 26° /13° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 5 | Mist | 29° /11° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 6 | Overcast | 19° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 7 | Partly cloudy | 18° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 8 | Cloudy | 26° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 9 | Cloudy | 22° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 10 | Sunny | 24° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 11 | Light rain shower | 24° /9° | 3.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 12 | Light rain shower | 22° /11° | 6.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 13 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /10° | 6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 14 | Light rain shower | 13° /6° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 15 | Patchy rain possible | 13° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 16 | Partly cloudy | 18° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 17 | Mist | 21° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 18 | Patchy rain possible | 23° /7° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 19 | Patchy rain possible | 21° /9° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 20 | Fog | 25° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 21 | Sunny | 23° /8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 22 | Fog | 23° /8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 23 | Patchy light rain with thunder | 22° /9° | 6.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 24 | Patchy rain possible | 23° /10° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 25 | Light drizzle | 20° /11° | 5.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 26 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /9° | 25.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 27 | Light rain | 18° /4° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 28 | Moderate snow | 15° /4° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Oct. 29 | Light snow | 13° /8° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Oct. 30 | Sunny | 15° /5° | 16.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Oct. 31 | Partly cloudy | 9° /1° | 25.5 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Iowa in October is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Iowa forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Iowa in October - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Iowa during October?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 21° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Iowa during October?
Significant rainfall exceeding 101.6 mm is expected in Iowa during October, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Iowa in October 2025?
Iowa experiences an average snowfall of 0.355 cm during October, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Iowa during October?
The average wind speed in Iowa during October is 25 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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