October weather forecastGilcrest, CO
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Gilcrest, Colorado, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C).Temperature
As Gilcrest welcomes October, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's warm 79.7°F (26.5°C) to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). Gilcrest registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) lows in October.Humidity
In Gilcrest, the average relative humidity in October is 48%.Rainfall
In October, in Gilcrest, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout October, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.3 rainfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Gilcrest, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During October, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average high temperature in October: 63.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average wind speed in October: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Gilcrest, 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 (42%).
Average rainfall in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average rainfall in October: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.67").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.12").
Average rainfall days in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average rainfall days in October: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average snowfall in October: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Gilcrest, CO
- Average sunshine days in October: 24.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Gilcrest, 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
Gilcrest, CO
- Average cloud cover in October: 19
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in October
Gilcrest, 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).





