October weather in Elk Horn, IA
The average temperature in Elk Horn in October is 49.5°F (37.1°F–62.0°F). Average precipitation: 2.83 inches.
October is a fall month in Elk Horn, and is warmer than the annual average of 47°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 51m. For travel, October is cool.
Avg High
62.0°F
Avg Low
37.1°F
Precipitation
2.83 in
Daylight
10h 51m
October records in Elk Horn
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 91.9°F (2023) | 23.0°F (1908) | 2.66 in (2014) |
| October 2 | 91.9°F (1953) | 21.9°F (2003) | 1.85 in (2019) |
| October 3 | 89.1°F (1938) | 21.9°F (2003) | 1.32 in (2007) |
| October 4 | 93.0°F (1997) | 21.9°F (1999) | 2.27 in (2002) |
| October 5 | 91.9°F (1963) | 21.9°F (1999) | 1.49 in (2016) |
| October 6 | 93.0°F (2024) | 21.9°F (1935) | 1.42 in (1903) |
| October 7 | 89.1°F (1997) | 16.0°F (2012) | 1.69 in (2017) |
| October 8 | 89.1°F (1997) | 16.0°F (2012) | 1.76 in (1970) |
| October 9 | 86.0°F (1930) | 16.0°F (2000) | 1.33 in (1968) |
| October 10 | 88.0°F (1930) | 16.0°F (2000) | 1.26 in (1983) |
| October 11 | 89.1°F (1924) | 17.1°F (1906) | 3.44 in (1986) |
| October 12 | 88.0°F (1899) | 18.0°F (1908) | 1.14 in (1928) |
| October 13 | 86.0°F (1975) | 12.0°F (1917) | 1.68 in (1997) |
| October 14 | 87.1°F (1897) | 18.0°F (1937) | 1.39 in (1905) |
| October 15 | 87.1°F (1938) | 21.9°F (1893) | 2.59 in (2007) |
| October 16 | 84.9°F (1921) | 19.9°F (2024) | 1.33 in (1989) |
| October 17 | 82.9°F (1947) | 19.0°F (1976) | 1.60 in (1928) |
| October 18 | 82.9°F (1924) | 17.1°F (2022) | 1.44 in (1985) |
| October 19 | 82.9°F (1924) | 14.0°F (1972) | 0.64 in (1904) |
| October 20 | 87.1°F (1947) | 10.0°F (1960) | 1.15 in (1908) |
| October 21 | 86.0°F (1947) | 15.1°F (1913) | 0.62 in (1933) |
| October 22 | 84.9°F (1899) | 19.0°F (1976) | 1.86 in (1979) |
| October 23 | 82.9°F (1899) | 15.1°F (1895) | 1.60 in (1996) |
| October 24 | 82.0°F (2022) | 15.1°F (1896) | 0.71 in (1947) |
| October 25 | 82.9°F (1940) | 16.0°F (1999) | 1.49 in (2021) |
| October 26 | 82.0°F (1940) | 15.1°F (1942) | 0.95 in (1918) |
| October 27 | 84.9°F (1922) | 12.9°F (1925) | 1.78 in (1918) |
| October 28 | 82.0°F (1922) | 0.0°F (1925) | 1.54 in (2021) |
| October 29 | 91.0°F (1937) | 3.0°F (1925) | 2.25 in (1896) |
| October 30 | 82.9°F (1950) | 1.9°F (1925) | 1.15 in (1999) |
| October 31 | 81.0°F (1950) | 10.9°F (1917) | 1.81 in (2024) |