October weather forecast
Golden, CO

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Weather in October

October in Golden, Colorado embraces the heart of the fall season with full swing. The shift from warm to cool is clear as temperatures continue to decline, offering refreshing coolness to the city. The nip in the air enhances as the city experiences the first snowfall after the prolonged summer. The dwindling daylight hours and the increasing humidity indicate the upcoming winter months. Despite shorter days, October provides plenty of clear, sunny days making it perfect for enjoying the fall foliage.

Temperature

Golden witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C). Golden experiences a consistent average temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) throughout the nights in October.

Humidity

In Golden, the average relative humidity in October is 50%.

Rainfall

In Golden, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Golden, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Golden. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.4 snowfall days, it receives 5.75" (146mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Golden, there are 57.8 snowfall days, and 49.41" (1255mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Golden, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of October, in Golden, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Golden?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Golden, is 57.7°F (14.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Golden?

In October, the average relative humidity in Golden, Colorado, is 50%.

How much does it rain in Golden in October?

In Golden, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Golden?

October is the first month it typically snows in Golden. Throughout October, in the average 3.4 snowfall days, it receives 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Golden?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Golden?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Golden, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Golden?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Golden?

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

What is the UV index intensity in October in Golden?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Golden, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Golden, CO

Average temperature in October - Golden, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Golden, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Golden, CO

Average wind speed in October - Golden, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Golden, CO

Average humidity in October - Golden, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in October
Golden, CO

Average rainfall in October - Golden, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Golden, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Golden, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Golden, CO

Average snowfall in October - Golden, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Golden, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Golden, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Golden, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Golden, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Golden, CO

Average UV index in October - Golden, CO
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Golden, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Golden, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in October
Golden, CO

Average visibility in October - Golden, 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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