Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The start of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C). In Cortez, October nights cool down to an average of 41.7°F (5.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 44%.Rainfall
In Cortez, in October, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cortez, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.9 days and collects up to 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cortez are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Cortez, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 29.29" (744mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cortez, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Cortez, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in October?
Average temperature in October
Cortez, CO
- Average high temperature in October: 61.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Cortez, CO
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Cortez, CO
- Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Cortez, CO
- Average humidity in October: 44%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in October
Cortez, CO
- Average rainfall in October: 0.87"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").
Average rainfall days in October
Cortez, CO
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Cortez, CO
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Cortez, CO
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cortez, CO
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Cortez, CO
- Average sunshine days in October: 23.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Cortez, CO
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Cortez, CO
- Average cloud cover in October: 13
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in October
Cortez, CO
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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