Colorado Springs, CO weather in October
In October, Colorado Springs sees highs around 65°F and lows around 37°F: cool and mostly dry. There are about 5 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.5 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:55 am / 6:42 pm | 7:25 am / 6:00 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).
A typical October day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Colorado Springs Muni Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 85% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 13%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry October brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 2.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 74°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 55°F
- Wettest October2014: 3.0 in
- Driest October2016: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading87°F (October 14, 2020)
- Lowest reading1°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 | 77°F | 65°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 37°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 15 | 6 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Pueblo, CO42 mi · high 70°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO79 mi · high 50°F · 9 wet days
How Colorado Springs ranks in October
- Normal high252nd warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days86th driest of 378
- Comfortable days83rd most of 340
What to pack for Colorado Springs in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 65°F
- Layers – afternoons near 65°F but nights near 37°F
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 8; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 26. All frost dates for Colorado Springs.
Heating and cooling
October has 448 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Colorado Springs in October?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 1°F (October 27, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Colorado Springs in October?
About 5 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (3.0 in); the driest was in 2016, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Colorado Springs in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 2.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is October a good time to visit Colorado Springs?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Colorado Springs (67 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Colorado Springs Muni Airport (USW00093037), 7.3 mi ESE of the city center, 6,181 ft (172 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pueblo Mem Airport (USW00093058), 41 mi SSE of the city center, 4,720 ft (1,289 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (724660-93037), 7.3 mi ESE of the city center, 6,182 ft (173 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.