October weather forecast
Colby, KS

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Weather in October

Come October, autumn sets in, ushering cooler weather in Colby, Kansas. Temperatures continue their downward trend, offering colder days and nights. October experiences a similar rainfall pattern as September, maintaining a steady average of 1.02in. With a good balance of sunshine hours and cloud coverage, the city is painted with stunning fall foliage. Preparing to make way for winter, October brings milder winds and a comfortable atmosphere.

Temperature

A shift in Colby's weather is noticeable as September turns into October, with the average high temperature decreasing from a warm 81.1°F (27.3°C) to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Colby's nights in October cool down to an average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Colby is 53%.

Rainfall

In Colby, in October, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Colby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.4 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Colby. October is the first month it typically snows in Colby. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colby, Kansas, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Colby, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October in Colby, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Colby, Kansas, the average sunshine in October is 7.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Colby?

The high-temperature in Colby during October is 65.1°F (18.4°C) and the low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Colby?

In October, the average relative humidity in Colby, Kansas, is 53%.

How much does it rain in Colby in October?

In Colby, Kansas, in October, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Colby?

October is the first month it typically snows in Colby. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October in Colby is 11h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Colby?

On the first day of October in Colby, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:43 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Colby have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.8h.

How high is the UV index in October in Colby?

In Colby, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Colby, KS

Average temperature in October - Colby, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25°F).

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Average pressure in October
Colby, KS

Average pressure in October - Colby, KS
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Colby, KS

Average wind speed in October - Colby, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

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Average humidity in October
Colby, KS

Average humidity in October - Colby, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (51%).

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Average rainfall in October
Colby, KS

Average rainfall in October - Colby, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in October
Colby, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Colby, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Colby, KS

Average snowfall in October - Colby, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Colby, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Colby, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
Colby, KS

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Colby, KS
  • 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Colby, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Colby, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
Colby, KS

Average UV index in October - Colby, KS
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Colby, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Colby, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in October
Colby, KS

Average visibility in October - Colby, KS
  • 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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