October weather forecast
Palisade, CO

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Palisade, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.8°F (3.8°C) and max 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

Palisade witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C) to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). Throughout October, Palisade records an average temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 49%.

Rainfall

In Palisade, during October, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.9 rainfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Palisade, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.6 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Palisade, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:13 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Palisade, in October, the average high-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 49%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Palisade, Colorado, during October, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Palisade, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:13 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palisade have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Palisade, CO

Average temperature in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Palisade, CO

Average pressure in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Palisade, CO

Average wind speed in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Palisade, CO

Average humidity in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in October
Palisade, CO

Average rainfall in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").

Average rainfall days in October
Palisade, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Palisade, CO

Average snowfall in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Palisade, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Palisade, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Palisade, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Palisade, CO

Average UV index in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Palisade, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 16

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Palisade, CO

Average visibility in October - Palisade, CO
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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