October weather forecast
Lakewood, CO

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The scenic setting of Lakewood, Colorado, a unique view of the iconic Belmar Park
The scenic setting of Lakewood, Colorado, a unique view of the iconic Belmar Park

Weather in October

Bringing forth the essence of autumn, October introduces a significant drop in temperatures from 76.6°F (24.8°C) to 61.3°F (16.3°C) within Lakewood. The occasional sprinkles of fall showers add to the month's charm. As daylight continues to shorten, the higher wind speeds make evenings feel colder. October paves the way towards winter, carrying the last traces of earlier heat.

Temperature

Lakewood experiences a clear temperature downturn in October, with average high-temperatures moving from a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) in October in Lakewood, Colorado.

Humidity

In Lakewood, the average relative humidity in October is 47%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout October, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lakewood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.5 days and collects up to 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lakewood, Colorado. October is the first month it typically snows in Lakewood. Throughout October, in the average 2.8 snowfall days, it receives 4.02" (102mm) of snow. In Lakewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.5 days and aggregates up to 35.67" (906mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Lakewood, Colorado, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lakewood in October?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Lakewood?

The average relative humidity in October in Lakewood, Colorado, is 47%.

How much does it rain in Lakewood in October?

In Lakewood, Colorado, in October, during 6.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Lakewood?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.8 snowfall days, it receives 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

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

In October, the average day length in Lakewood, Colorado, is 11h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Lakewood?

On the first day of October in Lakewood, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lakewood have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Lakewood, Colorado, is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Lakewood?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Lakewood, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Lakewood, CO

Average temperature in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Lakewood, CO

Average pressure in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Lakewood, CO

Average wind speed in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Lakewood, CO

Average humidity in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average humidity in October: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in October
Lakewood, CO

Average rainfall in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Lakewood, CO

Average rainfall days in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Lakewood, CO

Average snowfall in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average snowfall in October: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Lakewood, CO

Average snowfall days in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lakewood, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Lakewood, CO

Average sunshine days in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Lakewood, CO

Average UV index in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Lakewood, CO

Average cloud cover in October - Lakewood, CO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in October
Lakewood, CO

Average visibility in October - Lakewood, 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).

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