Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The start of October in Lafayette signals a considerable reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). Lafayette reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C) in October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October in Lafayette, Colorado, is 48%.Rainfall
In Lafayette, in October, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lafayette, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.7 days and collects up to 5.63" (143mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lafayette, Colorado. October is the first month it typically snows in Lafayette. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lafayette, there are 36.7 snowfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Lafayette, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average high temperature in October: 61°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average humidity in October: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).
Average rainfall in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average rainfall in October: 0.35"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").
Average rainfall days in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average rainfall days in October: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average snowfall in October: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Lafayette, 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 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
Lafayette, CO
- Average sunshine days in October: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in October
Lafayette, CO
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Lafayette, CO
- Average cloud cover in October: 18
The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in October
Lafayette, 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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