October weather forecast
Elba, CO

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Elba, Colorado, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

October's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from September's warm 79°F (26.1°C) to a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C). During October, Elba experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 42.8°F (6°C).

Humidity

In Elba, the average relative humidity in October is 51%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout October, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.1 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Elba, Colorado. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 14.13" (359mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elba, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Elba, the average sunshine in October is 7.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elba in October?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 42.8°F (6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 51%.

How much does it rain in Elba in October?

In Elba, in October, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elba have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Elba, CO

Average temperature in October - Elba, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Elba, CO

Average pressure in October - Elba, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Elba, CO

Average wind speed in October - Elba, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Elba, CO

Average humidity in October - Elba, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 51%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (47%).

Average rainfall in October
Elba, CO

Average rainfall in October - Elba, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Elba, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Elba, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Elba, CO

Average snowfall in October - Elba, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Elba, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Elba, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Elba, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Elba, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Elba, CO

Average UV index in October - Elba, 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
Elba, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Elba, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in October
Elba, CO

Average visibility in October - Elba, 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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