Steamboat Springs, CO weather in October
October in Steamboat Springs: cool, with some rain and some snow. Highs 59°F, lows 26°F, about 9 days with rain or snow and about 6.9 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.9 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 22°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 6:50 pm | 7:36 am / 6:05 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 am30°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Craig Moffat Co Airport (36 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 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 2.2 in; a dry October brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.9 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202003: average high 68°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 51°F
- Wettest October2010: 5.0 in
- Driest October1999: 0.4 in
- Highest reading81°F (October 8, 2020)
- Lowest reading-10°F (October 31, 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 | 74°F | 59°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 26°F | 16°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 12 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.1 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -15°F from September and -16°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Boulder, CO88 mi · high 66°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Arvada, CO103 mi · high 66°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Vail, CO63 mi · high 54°F · 7 wet days
How Steamboat Springs ranks in October
- Normal high327th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days247th driest of 378
- Comfortable days167th most of 340
What to pack for Steamboat Springs in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 59°F
- Layers – afternoons near 59°F but nights near 26°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
October has 691 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 Steamboat Springs in October?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was -10°F (October 31, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Steamboat Springs in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (5.0 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 6.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is October a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Steamboat Springs (59 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Steamboat Springs (USC00057936), 0.5 mi ENE of the city center, 6,866 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Craig Moffat Co Airport (USW00024046), 36 mi W of the city center, 6,186 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 58 mi S of the city center, 6,497 ft (234 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).