October weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in October

October, like September, is a frosty autumn month in Rico, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

As October arrives, Rico's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from September's refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Rico observes an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and October Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Rico, in October, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 7.83" (199mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 98.8 snowfall days, and 121.42" (3084mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rico, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:14 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Rico, the average sunshine in October is 7.1h.

UV index

In Rico, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in October transforms into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Rico, 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Rico, the average relative humidity in October is 59%.

What is the driest month?

January and October are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Rico, in October, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October in Rico?

In October, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout October, 7.83" (199mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Rico?

On the first day of October in Rico, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:14 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rico have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Rico, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Rico, CO

Average temperature in October - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Rico, CO

Average pressure in October - Rico, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in October - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Rico, CO

Average humidity in October - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in October
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in October - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in October
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in October - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 7.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

Average snowfall days in October
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Rico, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Rico, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Rico, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Rico, CO

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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