Breckenridge, CO weather in October
Breckenridge is chilly and snowy in October: highs average 50°F and nights drop to about 24°F. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 13.6 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.6 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 19°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:00 am / 6:47 pm | 7:31 am / 6:04 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry October brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 13.6 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202003: average high 60°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 43°F
- Wettest October2006: 2.6 in
- Driest October2001: 0.3 in
- Highest reading72°F (October 21, 2003)
- Lowest reading-9°F (October 27, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 50°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 24°F | 13°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Aspen, CO46 mi · high 55°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Denver, CO59 mi · high 67°F · 5 wet days
How Breckenridge ranks in October
- Normal high372nd warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days231st driest of 378
What to pack for Breckenridge in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 50°F
- Layers – afternoons near 50°F but nights near 24°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 13.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
October has 876 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Breckenridge in October?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was -9°F (October 27, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (2.6 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Breckenridge in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 13.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is October a good time to visit Breckenridge?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Breckenridge (46 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Leadville Lake Co Airport (USW00093009), 23 mi SW of the city center, 9,932 ft (198 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Breckenridge (USC00050909), 0.4 mi NW of the city center, 9,598 ft (136 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cabin Creek (USC00051186), 21 mi NE of the city center, 10,020 ft (286 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).