October weather forecast
Fort Garland, CO

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Fort Garland, Colorado, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature goes from an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C) in September to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). Fort Garland's temperature exhibits a stark contrast from daytime to nighttime, averaging lows of 33.6°F (0.9°C) in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In Fort Garland, in October, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Garland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In October, in Fort Garland, Colorado, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout October, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73.4 snowfall days, and 53.07" (1348mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Fort Garland, 55.4°F (13°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.6°F (0.9°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October in Fort Garland is 52%.

How much does it rain in Fort Garland in October?

In Fort Garland, during October, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October?

In Fort Garland, in October, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Garland have in October?

In Fort Garland, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average temperature in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average pressure in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average wind speed in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average humidity in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fort Garland, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

Average UV index in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average UV index in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

Average cloud cover in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average visibility in October - Fort Garland, 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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