October weather forecast
Gilcrest, CO

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Gilcrest, Colorado, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

As Gilcrest welcomes October, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's warm 79.7°F (26.5°C) to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). Gilcrest registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) lows in October.

Humidity

In Gilcrest, the average relative humidity in October is 48%.

Rainfall

In October, in Gilcrest, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout October, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.3 rainfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Gilcrest, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 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

In October, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During October, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gilcrest in October?

In Gilcrest, 63.5°F (17.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Gilcrest, the average relative humidity in October is 48%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout October, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gilcrest have in October?

In Gilcrest, the average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 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 Gilcrest have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Gilcrest is 7.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average pressure in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average wind speed in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average humidity in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (42%).

Average rainfall in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average rainfall in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.67").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.12").

Average rainfall days in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average snowfall in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Gilcrest, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Gilcrest, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average UV index in October - Gilcrest, 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
Gilcrest, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in October
Gilcrest, CO

Average visibility in October - Gilcrest, 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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