Estes Park, CO weather in October
October in Estes Park: cool and snowy. Highs 57°F, lows 36°F, rain or snow on about 7 days and about 14.1 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 14.1 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 6:44 pm | 7:30 am / 6:00 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 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)11 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 1.1 in; a dry October brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 14.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202003: average high 66°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 47°F
- Wettest October2006: 2.1 in
- Driest October2001: 0.1 in
- Highest reading82°F (October 19, 2015)
- Lowest reading-7°F (October 26, 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 | 70°F | 57°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 36°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 11 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.1 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -10°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Fort Collins, CO27 mi · high 64°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Pueblo, CO155 mi · high 70°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO68 mi · high 50°F · 9 wet days
How Estes Park ranks in October
- Normal high350th warmest of 378 cities; 14th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days172nd driest of 378
What to pack for Estes Park in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 57°F
- Waterproof boots – about 14.1 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
October has 578 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Estes Park in October?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was -7°F (October 26, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Estes Park in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (2.1 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Estes Park in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 14.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is October a good time to visit Estes Park?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Estes Park (60 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall and snow depth: Buckhorn Mtn 1 E (USC00051060), 20 mi NE of the city center, 7,400 ft (129 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Estes Park 3 Sse (USC00052761), 2.0 mi S of the city center, 7,812 ft (283 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).