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What is South Des Moines Alternative School, IA, Weather Like in October?
During the month of October, South Des Moines Alternative School, IA,
has an average daytime high temperature of 64°F and an average overnight low temperature dropping to 43°F.
Around 2.78 inches of precipitation is received during the month,
with about 33.06 inches falling in a typical year.
0.50 inches of snow is the mean amount received during October.
Annually, South Des Moines Alternative School receives around 25.90 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: 73.7 F
(+7.6 vs avg)
Average Low: 54.9 F
(+9.9 vs avg)
This month was significantly warmer than average.
Actual data from: KDSM
South Des Moines Alternative School, IA Daily Weather Averages for October
Recorded at Des Moines Intl Ap
(usw00014933),
0.9 miles
W of
South Des Moines Alternative School, IA
| Day | Avg Temps (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) | Degree Days (°F) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Mean | Month | Year | Month | Year | Heat | Cool | |
| 10/1 | 49 F | 71 F | 60 F | 0.11" | 30.39" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 6.4 F | 1.5 F |
| 10/2 | 49 F | 71 F | 60 F | 0.21" | 30.49" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 6.8 F | 1.4 F |
| 10/3 | 48 F | 70 F | 59 F | 0.31" | 30.59" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 7.1 F | 1.3 F |
| 10/4 | 48 F | 70 F | 59 F | 0.40" | 30.68" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 7.5 F | 1.2 F |
| 10/5 | 48 F | 69 F | 58 F | 0.50" | 30.78" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 7.9 F | 1.1 F |
| 10/6 | 47 F | 69 F | 58 F | 0.59" | 30.87" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 8.3 F | 1 F |
| 10/7 | 47 F | 68 F | 57 F | 0.68" | 30.96" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 8.6 F | 1 F |
| 10/8 | 46 F | 68 F | 57 F | 0.79" | 31.07" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 9 F | 0.9 F |
| 10/9 | 46 F | 67 F | 56 F | 0.89" | 31.17" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 9.4 F | 0.9 F |
| 10/10 | 45 F | 67 F | 56 F | 0.98" | 31.26" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 9.8 F | 0.8 F |
| 10/11 | 45 F | 66 F | 56 F | 1.07" | 31.35" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 10.2 F | 0.7 F |
| 10/12 | 45 F | 66 F | 55 F | 1.17" | 31.45" | 0.00" | 25.40" | 10.6 F | 0.6 F |
| 10/13 | 44 F | 65 F | 55 F | 1.26" | 31.54" | 0.10" | 25.50" | 10.9 F | 0.5 F |
| 10/14 | 44 F | 65 F | 54 F | 1.35" | 31.63" | 0.10" | 25.50" | 11.3 F | 0.4 F |
| 10/15 | 43 F | 64 F | 54 F | 1.44" | 31.72" | 0.10" | 25.50" | 11.7 F | 0.4 F |
| 10/16 | 43 F | 63 F | 53 F | 1.53" | 31.81" | 0.10" | 25.50" | 12.2 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/17 | 43 F | 63 F | 53 F | 1.62" | 31.90" | 0.10" | 25.50" | 12.6 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/18 | 42 F | 62 F | 52 F | 1.71" | 31.99" | 0.10" | 25.50" | 13 F | 0.3 F |
| 10/19 | 42 F | 62 F | 52 F | 1.79" | 32.07" | 0.20" | 25.60" | 13.5 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/20 | 41 F | 61 F | 51 F | 1.88" | 32.16" | 0.20" | 25.60" | 13.9 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/21 | 41 F | 61 F | 51 F | 1.97" | 32.25" | 0.20" | 25.60" | 14.3 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/22 | 40 F | 60 F | 50 F | 2.05" | 32.33" | 0.20" | 25.60" | 14.8 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/23 | 40 F | 60 F | 50 F | 2.14" | 32.42" | 0.20" | 25.60" | 15.2 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/24 | 40 F | 59 F | 49 F | 2.22" | 32.50" | 0.30" | 25.70" | 15.7 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/25 | 39 F | 59 F | 49 F | 2.31" | 32.59" | 0.30" | 25.70" | 16.1 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/26 | 39 F | 58 F | 49 F | 2.39" | 32.67" | 0.30" | 25.70" | 16.6 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/27 | 38 F | 58 F | 48 F | 2.47" | 32.75" | 0.40" | 25.80" | 17 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/28 | 38 F | 57 F | 48 F | 2.55" | 32.83" | 0.40" | 25.80" | 17.5 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/29 | 38 F | 57 F | 47 F | 2.63" | 32.91" | 0.40" | 25.80" | 17.9 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/30 | 37 F | 56 F | 47 F | 2.70" | 32.98" | 0.50" | 25.90" | 18.4 F | N/A |
| 10/31 | 37 F | 56 F | 46 F | 2.78" | 33.06" | 0.50" | 25.90" | 18.8 F | N/A |
