October weather forecast
Sanford, CO

Share

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Sanford, Colorado, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

Sanford, Colorado, observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C) to a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C). Throughout October, Sanford braces for a considerable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, during October, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 79.9 rainfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sanford, during October, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sanford, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During October, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

October temperatures in Sanford vary between a high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 48%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout October, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in October?

In Sanford, during October, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Sanford, CO

Average temperature in October - Sanford, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in October
Sanford, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sanford, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Sanford, CO

Average humidity in October - Sanford, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in October
Sanford, CO

Average rainfall in October - Sanford, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Sanford, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Sanford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sanford, CO

Average snowfall in October - Sanford, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sanford, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Sanford, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sanford, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sanford, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Sanford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Sanford, CO

Average UV index in October - Sanford, 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
Sanford, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Sanford, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Sanford, CO

Average visibility in October - Sanford, 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).

Sanford, Colorado, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location