October weather forecast
La Junta, CO

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Weather in October

October, like September, in La Junta, Colorado, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

As La Junta transitions into October, a noticeable drop in the average high-temperature is observed, falling from a warm 82.9°F (28.3°C) in September to a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C). La Junta records an average nighttime low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) throughout October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in La Junta is 44%.

Rainfall

In October, in La Junta, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout October, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.3 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in La Junta. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In La Junta, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.2 days and aggregates up to 11.5" (292mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of October in La Junta, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in La Junta is 7.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in La Junta is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in La Junta?

The high-temperature in La Junta, Colorado, during October is 67.1°F (19.5°C) and the low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in La Junta?

The average relative humidity in October in La Junta is 44%.

How much does it rain in La Junta in October?

In La Junta, in October, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in La Junta?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in La Junta?

The average day length in October in La Junta is 11h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in La Junta?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Junta, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does La Junta have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in La Junta, Colorado, is 7.8h.

How high is the UV index in October in La Junta?

In La Junta, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
La Junta, CO

Average temperature in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
La Junta, CO

Average pressure in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
La Junta, CO

Average wind speed in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in October
La Junta, CO

Average humidity in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

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Average rainfall in October
La Junta, CO

Average rainfall in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in October
La Junta, CO

Average rainfall days in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
La Junta, CO

Average snowfall in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
La Junta, CO

Average snowfall days in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
La Junta, CO

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (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
La Junta, CO

Average sunshine days in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in October
La Junta, CO

Average UV index in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
La Junta, CO

Average cloud cover in October - La Junta, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in October
La Junta, CO

Average visibility in October - La Junta, 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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