October weather forecastNelson, CO
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Nelson, Colorado, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C).Temperature
With the onset of October, Nelson experiences a distinct temperature drop, with the average high-temperature reducing from September's warm 79.5°F (26.4°C) to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). Nelson's average low-temperature for the month of October records at a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C).Humidity
In Nelson, the average relative humidity in October is 50%.Rainfall
In Nelson, in October, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nelson, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104 days and collects up to 12.09" (307mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Nelson, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 12.83" (326mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Nelson, Colorado, the average sunshine in October is 7.6h.UV index
In Nelson, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in October
Nelson, CO
- Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Nelson, CO
- Average pressure in October: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Nelson, CO
- Average wind speed in October: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Nelson, CO
- Average humidity in October: 50%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).
Average rainfall in October
Nelson, CO
- Average rainfall in October: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in October
Nelson, CO
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Nelson, CO
- Average snowfall in October: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Nelson, CO
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Nelson, 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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Nelson, CO
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Nelson, 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
Nelson, CO
- Average cloud cover in October: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in October
Nelson, 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).
