October weather forecastHotchkiss, CO

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Hotchkiss, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 32°F (0°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Hotchkiss experiences a clear temperature downturn in October, with average high-temperatures moving from an enjoyable 67.8°F (19.9°C) in September to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Throughout the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

In Hotchkiss, the average relative humidity in October is 56%.

Rainfall

In Hotchkiss, during October, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Hotchkiss, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall in Hotchkiss. October is the first month it typically snows in Hotchkiss. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Hotchkiss, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.4 days and aggregates up to 68.23" (1733mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Hotchkiss, the average sunshine in October is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hotchkiss, Colorado, are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 32°F (0°C) respectively.

In October, the average relative humidity in Hotchkiss, Colorado, is 56%.

In October, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Hotchkiss. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

In Hotchkiss, Colorado, the average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Hotchkiss, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average high temperature in October: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average wind speed in October: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average humidity in October: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").

Average rainfall days in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average snowfall in October: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 6min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8 days).

Average UV index in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

Average cloud cover in October
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average cloud cover in October: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in October
Hotchkiss, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).