Lakewood, CO weather in October
Expect cool weather with some rain and some snow in Lakewood in October, with highs near 63°F and lows near 37°F. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 5.9 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 63°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.9 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 6:43 pm | 7:27 am / 5:59 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).
A typical October day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (18 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 46% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
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 snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry October brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202010: average high 72°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 57°F
- Wettest October1997: 2.9 in
- Driest October2003: 0.1 in
- Highest reading88°F (October 17, 1991)
- Lowest reading5°F (October 30, 2019)
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 | 76°F | 63°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 37°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 15 | 8 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Pueblo, CO103 mi · high 70°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO52 mi · high 57°F · 7 wet days
How Lakewood ranks in October
- Normal high275th warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days108th driest of 378
- Comfortable days92nd most of 340
What to pack for Lakewood in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 63°F
- Layers – afternoons near 63°F but nights near 37°F
- Waterproof boots – about 5.9 in of snow in a typical year
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 5; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 20. All frost dates for Lakewood.
Heating and cooling
October has 467 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lakewood in October?
The normal high is 63°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 5°F (most recently on October 30, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Lakewood in October?
About 6 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (2.9 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Lakewood in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 5.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is October a good time to visit Lakewood?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lakewood (66 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Lakewood (USC00054762), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 5,640 ft (120 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wheat Ridge 2 (USC00058995), 5.2 mi NNW of the city center, 5,398 ft (122 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 18 mi E of the city center, 5,663 ft (143 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buckley Air Force Base (724695-23036), 18 mi E of the city center, 5,663 ft (143 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.