October weather forecast
Austin, CO

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Austin, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Austin sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from a warm 73.6°F (23.1°C) to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). During October, the nighttime temperature averages of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

In Austin, the average relative humidity in October is 50%.

Rainfall

In Austin, in October, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Austin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 14.06" (357mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Austin. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.4 snowfall days, and 22.87" (581mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Austin, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:12 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Austin, is 58.3°F (14.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 50%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Austin, in October, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Austin. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length in Austin is 11h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:12 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Austin, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Austin, CO

Average temperature in October - Austin, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Austin, CO

Average pressure in October - Austin, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Austin, CO

Average wind speed in October - Austin, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Austin, CO

Average humidity in October - Austin, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (34%).

Average rainfall in October
Austin, CO

Average rainfall in October - Austin, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.71").

Average rainfall days in October
Austin, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Austin, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Austin, CO

Average snowfall in October - Austin, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Austin, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Austin, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Austin, CO

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Austin, CO
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Austin, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Austin, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Austin, CO

Average UV index in October - Austin, CO
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Austin, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Austin, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 15

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in October
Austin, CO

Average visibility in October - Austin, CO
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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