October weather forecast
Wellington, CO

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Wellington, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 37°F (2.8°C) and max 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

The start of October brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C) to a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C). Throughout October, Wellington anticipates an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Wellington is 51%.

Rainfall

In Wellington, Colorado, in October, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73.4 rainfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Wellington. October is the first month it typically snows in Wellington. Throughout October, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 15.98" (406mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wellington, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Wellington, the average sunshine in October is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays 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. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Wellington?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Wellington, Colorado, are 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 37°F (2.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Wellington?

In Wellington, the average relative humidity in October is 51%.

How much does it rain in Wellington in October?

In Wellington, in October, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Wellington?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wellington have in October?

In October, the average day length in Wellington is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Wellington?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Wellington?

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

What is the UV index intensity in October in Wellington?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Wellington is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Wellington, CO

Average temperature in October - Wellington, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Wellington, CO

Average pressure in October - Wellington, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Wellington, CO

Average wind speed in October - Wellington, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Wellington, CO

Average humidity in October - Wellington, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in October
Wellington, CO

Average rainfall in October - Wellington, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.12").

Average rainfall days in October
Wellington, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Wellington, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wellington, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is April (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Wellington, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Wellington, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wellington, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Wellington, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Wellington, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Wellington, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Wellington, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in October
Wellington, CO

Average visibility in October - Wellington, 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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