Weather in October
October signals the onset of chillier temperatures in
Dinosaur National Monument,
Utah, as the landscape transitions more deeply into autumn. The month receives the highest rainfall at 1.5" (38mm), signifying the damp nature usually associated with the fall months. The falling temperatures see the first signs of snow, with an average snowfall of 1.6" (41mm). Daylight hours continue their decline, with October averaging 11.1 hours, presaging the onset of the winter months.
Temperature
October ushers in a slight temperature change in Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, with average high-temperatures reducing from
September's warm 77.7°F (25.4°C) to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Dinosaur National Monument's average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) in October reflects a significant disparity from the daytime highs.
Rainfall
October is the month with the most rainfall in Dinosaur National Monument, with 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.
Snowfall
Months with snowfall are
January through
June, September through
December. In Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, in October, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 40.91" (1039mm) of snow is accumulated.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Dinosaur National Monument is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October in Dinosaur National Monument, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:13 pm MDT.
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