October weather forecast
Fort Garland, CO

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Fort Garland, Colorado, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.4°F (13°C) and min 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

Transition into October marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C) in September to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). October nights in Fort Garland, Colorado, are characterized by a notable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Fort Garland is 52%.

Rainfall

In Fort Garland, in October, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Fort Garland. In Fort Garland, in October, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.47" (139mm) of snow. In Fort Garland, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.4 days and aggregates up to 53.07" (1348mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Fort Garland 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Fort Garland?

In October, in Fort Garland, the average high-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Fort Garland?

The average relative humidity in October in Fort Garland, Colorado, is 52%.

How much does it rain in Fort Garland in October?

In Fort Garland, in October, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October in Fort Garland?

In Fort Garland, in October, during 4.5 snowfall days, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October in Fort Garland?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Fort Garland?

On the first day of October in Fort Garland, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Garland have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Fort Garland is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Garland?

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

How high is the UV index in October in Fort Garland?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average temperature in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
Fort Garland, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average wind speed in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average humidity in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fort Garland, 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: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

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Average UV index in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average UV index in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in October
Fort Garland, CO

Average visibility in October - Fort Garland, 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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