October weather forecast
Watkins, CO

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Watkins, Colorado, is another enjoyable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.1°F (16.7°C) and an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

October signals a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from September's moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) to a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 48%.

Rainfall

In Watkins, in October, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.6 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. October is the month with the most snowfall in Watkins. Snow falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Watkins, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Watkins, is 62.1°F (16.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Watkins, the average relative humidity in October is 48%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Watkins, during October, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

October is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in October?

In Watkins, in October, during 3.2 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Watkins, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in October in Watkins?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Watkins, CO

Average temperature in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Watkins, CO

Average pressure in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Watkins, CO

Average wind speed in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Watkins, CO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

Average rainfall in October
Watkins, CO

Average rainfall in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Watkins, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Watkins, CO

Average snowfall in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Watkins, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Watkins, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Watkins, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Watkins, CO

Average UV index in October - Watkins, 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
Watkins, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Watkins, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in October
Watkins, CO

Average visibility in October - Watkins, 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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