Telluride, CO weather in October
Expect cool weather with some rain and some snow in Telluride in October, with highs near 57°F and lows near 23°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 5.3 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.3 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 18°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:07 am / 6:54 pm | 7:35 am / 6:13 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)9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry October brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.3 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20201992: average high 66°F
- Coolest October2006: average high 53°F
- Wettest October1996: 5.3 in
- Driest October1999: 0.3 in
- Highest reading82°F (October 11, 1991)
- Lowest reading-3°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 | 68°F | 57°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 23°F | 13°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Moab, UT104 mi · high 74°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Taos, NM162 mi · high 65°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO143 mi · high 50°F · 9 wet days
How Telluride ranks in October
- Normal high349th warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days220th driest of 378
What to pack for Telluride in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 57°F
- Layers – afternoons near 57°F but nights near 23°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 1; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 19. All frost dates for Telluride.
Heating and cooling
October has 763 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 Telluride in October?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was -3°F (October 31, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Telluride in October?
About 8 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (5.3 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Telluride in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 5.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is October a good time to visit Telluride?
October ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Telluride (57 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Telluride 4WNW (USC00058204), 3.4 mi WNW of the city center, 8,646 ft (143 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Ouray (USC00056203), 9.7 mi NE of the city center, 7,840 ft (949 ft lower 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).