October weather forecast
Greeley, CO

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Weather in October

October in Greeley, Colorado, brings the full splendor of fall. As the month progresses, temperatures continue to decrease, signaling the approach of winter. With the temperatures becoming cooler, the first snowfall of the year can also occur. Additionally, daylight hours reduce more, bringing forward the sunset times. However, the autumn foliage reaches its prime, providing a picturesque view.

Temperature

October's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 79.7°F (26.5°C) in September to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). Greeley registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) lows in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Greeley, during October, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 71.4 rainfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) 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 2.2 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

The average length of the day in October 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, in Greeley, 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 October, the average daily maximum UV index in Greeley is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Greeley, in October, the average high-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Greeley, in October, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When are sunrise and 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, in Greeley, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Greeley, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Greeley, CO

Average temperature in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average pressure in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average wind speed in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average humidity in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average rainfall in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average snowfall in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average UV index in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average visibility in October - Greeley, 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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