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Fort Collins, CO Weather on October 16
October 16th in Fort Collins, CO typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 35°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 16th was in 1991 (63°F average), while the coldest was 1989 (34°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 22% of recorded October 16th dates, with snow falling 5% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.7"). The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 16
Planning for October 16th in Fort Collins, CO? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 16 Weather Records for Fort Collins
- •The all-time record high for October 16th in Fort Collins, CO is 88°F, set in 1991.
- •The coldest October 16th on record dropped to 24°F in 1992.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 16th in 18 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 16th was 16°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 16 ever in Fort Collins?
The warmest October 16 in Fort Collins, CO reached 88°F in 1991. That is 23°F above the long-term average high of 65°F.
What was the coldest October 16 ever in Fort Collins?
The coldest October 16 in Fort Collins, CO dropped to 24°F in 1992. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 35°F.
What is the average temperature on October 16 in Fort Collins?
On October 16, Fort Collins averages a high of 65°F and a low of 35°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FT COLLINS.
How many years of weather data are available for October 16 in Fort Collins?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 16 in Fort Collins, CO, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 16 Weather History in Fort Collins
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 49°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2024 | 75°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 62°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 68°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 60°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 75°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 60°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 83°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 68°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 57°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 75°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 63°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 63°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 67°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 72°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 62°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 66°F | 37°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2005 | 78°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 66°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 75°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 62°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 65°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 65°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 44°F | 28°F | 0.63" | 2.6" |
| 1998 | 56°F | 40°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 1997 | 69°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 62°F | 40°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1995 | 81°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 56°F | 39°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1993 | 63°F | 39°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1992 | 46°F | 24°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 75°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 37°F | 30°F | 0.31" | 2.2" |
| 1988 | 77°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 60°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 71°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 69°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 45°F | 29°F | 0.34" | 2.7" |
| 1983 | 59°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 71°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 51°F | 38°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1980 | 45°F | 32°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1979 | 65°F | 48°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1978 | 68°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 80°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 53°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 61°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 71°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 66°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 70°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 49°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: FT COLLINS
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Fort Collins, CO, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.