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Weather in Iowa for October 2026

Your guide to Iowa weather in October - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Iowa usually enjoys a light touch of snow in October.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Iowa at the beginning of October is 25.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 14.1 °F by the end of October.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • 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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Average dry days
19
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
21°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
25 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
59 %
Avg humidity

Iowa Weather October

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September
November
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Partly cloudy
27°
2
Cloudy
30°
3
Partly cloudy
29°
4
Sunny
27°
5
Sunny
29°
6
Overcast
20°
7
Partly cloudy
19°
8
Sunny
24°
9
Cloudy
21°
10
Sunny
24°
11
Light rain shower
22°
12
Light rain shower
23°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°
14
Light rain shower
13°
15
Patchy rain possible
16°
16
Partly cloudy
21°
17
Mist
21°
18
Patchy rain possible
23°
19
Patchy rain possible
20°
20
Fog
23°
21
Sunny
19°
22
Fog
20°
23
Sunny
20°
24
Patchy rain possible
21°
25
Overcast
16°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
27
Light rain
17°
28
Moderate snow
14°
29
Light snow
12°
30
Sunny
13°
31
Partly cloudy
9°

What’s the Weather Like in Iowa This October?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Iowa’s cities this October.
SunnyDes Moines21 °F / 7 °FSunnyWaterloo20 °F / 8 °FSunnyIowa City21 °F / 8 °FSunnyFairfield21 °F / 9 °FOvercastCedar Rapids20 °F / 10 °FMore Locations

Temperatures trend during October in Iowa

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

October weather in Iowa day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Oct. 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 27° /14° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 2 Cloudy
Cloudy
 30° /12° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 29° /13° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Oct. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 27° /14° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 5 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /13° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /9° 1.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 7 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 9 Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 11 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 22° /8° 2.5 mm 0 cm
Oct. 12 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 23° /11° 4 mm 0 cm
Oct. 13 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /11° 4 mm 0 cm
Oct. 14 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 13° /8° 2.8 mm 0 cm
Oct. 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /6° 6.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 16 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 17 Mist
Mist
 21° /5° 3 mm 0 cm
Oct. 18 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /8° 3.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 20 Fog
Fog
 23° /5° 3.5 mm 0 cm
Oct. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 19° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 22 Fog
Fog
 20° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
Oct. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /7° 4.3 mm 0 cm
Oct. 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /7° 2 mm 0 cm
Oct. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /10° 3.4 mm 0 cm
Oct. 26 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /9° 17.1 mm 0 cm
Oct. 27 Light rain
Light rain
 17° /6° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Oct. 28 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 14° /5° 23.1 mm 0.2 cm
Oct. 29 Light snow
Light snow
 12° /7° 11.6 mm 0.1 cm
Oct. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /5° 10.8 mm 0 cm
Oct. 31 Partly cloudy
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.
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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 2026?
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.

Iowa snow forecast October 2026

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October rainfall patterns in Iowa

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UV exposure in Iowa during October

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Counties in Iowa
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Black Hawk CountyJefferson CountyJohnson CountyLinn CountyPolk County
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Cedar RapidsDes MoinesFairfieldIowa CityWaterloo
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