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What is Preparation Canyon State Park, IA, Weather Like in October?
During the month of October, Preparation Canyon State Park, IA,
has an average daytime high temperature of 65°F and an average overnight low temperature dropping to 38°F.
Around 2.93 inches of precipitation is received during the month,
with about 36.52 inches falling in a typical year.
1.00 inches of snow is the mean amount received during October.
Annually, Preparation Canyon State Park receives around 33.50 inches of snow.
October 2025: Actual vs. Average Temperatures
Showing temperatures through today (October 22, 2025)
Actual High
Average High
Actual Low
Average Low
Month Summary
Average High: 73.9 F
(+7.1 vs avg)
Average Low: 52.2 F
(+12.4 vs avg)
This month was significantly warmer than average.
Actual data from: PWS_KIAMONDA8
Preparation Canyon State Park, IA Daily Weather Averages for October
Recorded at Little Sioux 2 Nw
(usc00134874),
8.8 miles
WSW of
Preparation Canyon State Park, IA
| Day | Avg Temps (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) | Degree Days (°F) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Mean | Month | Year | Month | Year | Heat | Cool | |
| 10/1 | 44 F | 72 F | 58 F | 0.13" | 33.72" | 0.00" | 32.50" | 8.2 F | 1.1 F |
| 10/2 | 44 F | 71 F | 57 F | 0.27" | 33.86" | 0.00" | 32.50" | 8.6 F | 1 F |
| 10/3 | 43 F | 71 F | 57 F | 0.41" | 34.00" | 0.00" | 32.50" | 8.9 F | 0.9 F |
| 10/4 | 43 F | 70 F | 57 F | 0.54" | 34.13" | 0.00" | 32.50" | 9.3 F | 0.9 F |
| 10/5 | 42 F | 70 F | 56 F | 0.66" | 34.25" | 0.00" | 32.50" | 9.7 F | 0.8 F |
| 10/6 | 42 F | 69 F | 56 F | 0.79" | 34.38" | 0.10" | 32.60" | 10.1 F | 0.8 F |
| 10/7 | 42 F | 69 F | 55 F | 0.90" | 34.49" | 0.10" | 32.60" | 10.6 F | 0.7 F |
| 10/8 | 41 F | 68 F | 55 F | 1.02" | 34.61" | 0.10" | 32.60" | 11 F | 0.7 F |
| 10/9 | 41 F | 68 F | 54 F | 1.13" | 34.72" | 0.10" | 32.60" | 11.4 F | 0.6 F |
| 10/10 | 40 F | 67 F | 54 F | 1.23" | 34.82" | 0.20" | 32.70" | 11.8 F | 0.6 F |
| 10/11 | 40 F | 67 F | 53 F | 1.33" | 34.92" | 0.20" | 32.70" | 12.2 F | 0.5 F |
| 10/12 | 39 F | 66 F | 53 F | 1.43" | 35.02" | 0.20" | 32.70" | 12.6 F | 0.4 F |
| 10/13 | 39 F | 66 F | 52 F | 1.53" | 35.12" | 0.20" | 32.70" | 13 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/14 | 38 F | 65 F | 52 F | 1.63" | 35.22" | 0.30" | 32.80" | 13.4 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/15 | 38 F | 65 F | 51 F | 1.73" | 35.32" | 0.30" | 32.80" | 13.8 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/16 | 38 F | 64 F | 51 F | 1.82" | 35.41" | 0.40" | 32.90" | 14.3 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/17 | 37 F | 64 F | 50 F | 1.92" | 35.51" | 0.40" | 32.90" | 14.8 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/18 | 37 F | 63 F | 50 F | 2.00" | 35.59" | 0.40" | 32.90" | 15.3 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/19 | 36 F | 63 F | 49 F | 2.09" | 35.68" | 0.50" | 33.00" | 15.7 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/20 | 36 F | 62 F | 49 F | 2.16" | 35.75" | 0.50" | 33.00" | 16.2 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/21 | 35 F | 62 F | 48 F | 2.24" | 35.83" | 0.60" | 33.10" | 16.7 F | N/A |
| 10/22 | 35 F | 61 F | 48 F | 2.32" | 35.91" | 0.60" | 33.10" | 17.2 F | N/A |
| 10/23 | 34 F | 60 F | 47 F | 2.39" | 35.98" | 0.60" | 33.10" | 17.7 F | N/A |
| 10/24 | 34 F | 60 F | 47 F | 2.46" | 36.05" | 0.70" | 33.20" | 18.2 F | N/A |
| 10/25 | 33 F | 59 F | 46 F | 2.53" | 36.12" | 0.70" | 33.20" | 18.7 F | N/A |
| 10/26 | 33 F | 59 F | 46 F | 2.59" | 36.18" | 0.80" | 33.30" | 19.2 F | N/A |
| 10/27 | 32 F | 58 F | 45 F | 2.66" | 36.25" | 0.80" | 33.30" | 19.7 F | N/A |
| 10/28 | 32 F | 58 F | 45 F | 2.73" | 36.32" | 0.80" | 33.30" | 20.2 F | N/A |
| 10/29 | 32 F | 57 F | 44 F | 2.80" | 36.39" | 0.90" | 33.40" | 20.7 F | N/A |
| 10/30 | 31 F | 57 F | 44 F | 2.86" | 36.45" | 0.90" | 33.40" | 21.2 F | N/A |
| 10/31 | 31 F | 56 F | 43 F | 2.93" | 36.52" | 1.00" | 33.50" | 21.7 F | N/A |
