October weather forecast
Parachute, CO

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Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado
Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado

Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Parachute, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.6°F (13.1°C) and min 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

October's onset brings a noticeable temperature drop, falling from an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) in September to a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C). Parachute, during October, witnesses an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Parachute, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Parachute, there are 122.7 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Parachute. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Parachute, there are 64.1 snowfall days, and 49.21" (1250mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Parachute is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Parachute, the average sunshine in October is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Parachute are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Parachute?

In October, in Parachute, the average high-temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Parachute?

In October, the average relative humidity is 53%.

How much does it rain in Parachute in October?

In Parachute, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Parachute?

October is the first month it typically snows in Parachute, Colorado. Throughout October, in the average 2 snowfall days, it receives 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Parachute?

The average day length in October in Parachute, Colorado, is 11h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Parachute?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Parachute have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Parachute?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in October in Parachute?

In Parachute, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Parachute, CO

Average temperature in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Parachute, CO

Average pressure in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Parachute, CO

Average wind speed in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in October
Parachute, CO

Average humidity in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

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Average rainfall in October
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in October
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Parachute, CO

Average snowfall in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Parachute, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 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
Parachute, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Parachute, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Parachute, CO

Average UV index in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Parachute, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in October
Parachute, CO

Average visibility in October - Parachute, CO
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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