October weather forecast
Garden City, CO

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Garden City, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 62.6°F (17°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C) to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). October nights are characterized by a notable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

In Garden City, the average relative humidity in October is 49%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout October, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 71.4 days and collects up to 7.6" (193mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Garden City, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

In Garden City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Garden City, is 62.6°F (17°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.3°F (4.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Garden City, the average relative humidity in October is 49%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout October, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Garden City, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Garden City have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Garden City is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Garden City, CO

Average temperature in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Garden City, CO

Average pressure in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Garden City, CO

Average wind speed in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6mph).

Average humidity in October
Garden City, CO

Average humidity in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 49%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

Average rainfall in October
Garden City, CO

Average rainfall in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.2").

Average rainfall days in October
Garden City, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Garden City, CO

Average snowfall in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Garden City, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Garden City, CO

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Garden City, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Garden City, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Garden City, CO

Average UV index in October - Garden City, 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
Garden City, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Garden City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in October
Garden City, CO

Average visibility in October - Garden City, 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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