October weather in Rifle, CO
The average temperature in Rifle in October is 47.0°F (29.5°F–64.4°F). Average precipitation: 1.45 inches. Average snowfall is 0.9 inches.
October is a fall month in Rifle, and is warmer than the annual average of 46.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 34.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 56m. For travel, October is cool.
Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
29.5°F
Precipitation
1.45 in
Snow
0.9 in
October records in Rifle
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 84.9°F (2010) | 28.9°F (2009) | 0.73 in (2022) |
| October 2 | 84.9°F (2010) | 19.9°F (2009) | 0.76 in (2007) |
| October 3 | 84.0°F (2010) | 21.0°F (2009) | 0.56 in (2022) |
| October 4 | 82.0°F (2024) | 26.1°F (2019) | 0.58 in (2013) |
| October 5 | 82.9°F (2024) | 28.0°F (2016) | 0.39 in (2005) |
| October 6 | 79.0°F (2020) | 21.9°F (2009) | 0.49 in (2006) |
| October 7 | 82.0°F (2020) | 21.0°F (2012) | 0.49 in (2006) |
| October 8 | 81.0°F (2020) | 21.0°F (2012) | 0.32 in (2018) |
| October 9 | 80.1°F (2020) | 21.0°F (2012) | 0.64 in (2005) |
| October 10 | 81.0°F (2020) | 23.0°F (2009) | 0.24 in (2006) |
| October 11 | 81.0°F (2024) | 12.9°F (2019) | 0.70 in (2025) |
| October 12 | 80.1°F (2024) | 12.0°F (2019) | 0.99 in (2023) |
| October 13 | 80.1°F (2024) | 14.0°F (2019) | 0.40 in (2012) |
| October 14 | 77.0°F (2015) | 17.1°F (2019) | 0.43 in (2013) |
| October 15 | 79.0°F (2015) | 18.0°F (2018) | 0.43 in (2013) |
| October 16 | 79.0°F (2015) | 18.0°F (2017) | 0.00 in (2004) |
| October 17 | 77.0°F (2015) | 19.0°F (2018) | 0.17 in (2006) |
| October 18 | 73.9°F (2023) | 23.0°F (2012) | 0.48 in (2024) |
| October 19 | 75.9°F (2009) | 21.0°F (2019) | 0.43 in (2005) |
| October 20 | 75.9°F (2023) | 19.9°F (2019) | 0.34 in (2015) |
| October 21 | 75.9°F (2023) | 19.9°F (2016) | 0.47 in (2024) |
| October 22 | 75.9°F (2023) | 21.0°F (2016) | 0.43 in (2014) |
| October 23 | 73.9°F (2016) | 21.9°F (2020) | 0.51 in (2022) |
| October 24 | 75.0°F (2016) | 21.0°F (2020) | 0.33 in (2010) |
| October 25 | 73.9°F (2016) | 18.0°F (2019) | 0.35 in (2010) |
| October 26 | 75.0°F (2014) | 8.1°F (2020) | 0.96 in (2011) |
| October 27 | 73.0°F (2024) | -6.0°F (2020) | 0.29 in (2022) |
| October 28 | 72.0°F (2016) | -5.1°F (2020) | 0.34 in (2009) |
| October 29 | 69.1°F (2018) | 10.0°F (2020) | 0.37 in (2004) |
| October 30 | 70.0°F (2016) | 8.1°F (2019) | 0.77 in (2024) |
| October 31 | 69.1°F (2010) | 3.0°F (2019) | 0.29 in (2024) |