October weather forecast
Dinosaur National Monument, UT

October signals the onset of chillier temperatures in Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, as the landscape transitions more deeply into autumn. The month receives the highest rainfall at 1.5" (38mm), signifying the damp nature usually associated with the fall months. The falling temperatures see the first signs of snow, with an average snowfall of 1.6" (41mm). Daylight hours continue their decline, with October averaging 11.1 hours, presaging the onset of the winter months.

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Dinosaur National Monument sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C) to a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C). Dinosaur National Monument logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in October, with an average reading of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically aggregated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. Throughout October, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dinosaur National Monument, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 40.91" (1039mm).

Daylight

In Dinosaur National Monument, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:13 pm MDT.