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Weather in Iowa City, Iowa for October 2026

Your guide to Iowa City weather in October - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Iowa City at the beginning of October is 25 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 15.9 °C by the end of October.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Iowa City in October is notably wet, with an average of 11 rainy days, and a total of 93 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/9°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
23 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
63 %
Avg humidity

Iowa City Weather October

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

Temperatures trend during October in Iowa City

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October weather in Iowa City day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
Oct. 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 23° /11° 0 mm 6
Oct. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 27° /10° 0 mm 7
Oct. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 28° /11° 0 mm 7
Oct. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 27° /14° 0 mm 7
Oct. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 29° /15° 0 mm 7
Oct. 6 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /13° 0 mm 5
Oct. 7 Sunny
Sunny
 21° /7° 0 mm 6
Oct. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 22° /5° 0 mm 6
Oct. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /5° 0 mm 6
Oct. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 22° /9° 0 mm 6
Oct. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 25° /7° 0 mm 6
Oct. 12 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /11° 0.1 mm 5
Oct. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /11° 9.2 mm 5
Oct. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /10° 0 mm 4
Oct. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /8° 5.2 mm 4
Oct. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 21° /6° 0 mm 6
Oct. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 23° /9° 0 mm 6
Oct. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 23° /9° 13.9 mm 6
Oct. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /5° 13.1 mm 6
Oct. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /7° 0 mm 6
Oct. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 19° /8° 0 mm 5
Oct. 22 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 20° /7° 1 mm 5
Oct. 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /4° 0 mm 5
Oct. 24 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /1° 11.1 mm 4
Oct. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /8° 2.4 mm 4
Oct. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 15° /6° 0 mm 4
Oct. 27 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /4° 0 mm 5
Oct. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 15° /8° 9.1 mm 4
Oct. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 18° /12° 14.1 mm 5
Oct. 30 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 14° /11° 4.4 mm 4
Oct. 31 Light rain
Light rain
 19° /6° 9.3 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Iowa City 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 City forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Iowa City in October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Iowa City during October?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 9°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Iowa City during October?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Iowa City during October, with a total of 93 mm spread over approximately 11 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

What are the typical wind conditions in Iowa City during October?

The average wind speed in Iowa City during October is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

October rainfall patterns in Iowa City

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Iowa Citys October weather 💧
Typically, Iowa City has 11 rainy days in October with a total of 93 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Iowa City during October

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