October weather forecast
Alcalde, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Alcalde, New Mexico, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

With October's arrival, Alcalde's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C). October witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 47%.

Rainfall

In Alcalde, in October, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Alcalde, there are 25.9 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Alcalde is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Alcalde, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

In Alcalde, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 47%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Alcalde, in October, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Alcalde, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Alcalde, NM

Average temperature in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Alcalde, NM

Average pressure in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Alcalde, NM

Average wind speed in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Alcalde, NM

Average humidity in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in October
Alcalde, NM

Average rainfall in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Alcalde, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Alcalde, NM

Average snowfall in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Alcalde, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Alcalde, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Alcalde, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Alcalde, NM

Average UV index in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Alcalde, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in October
Alcalde, NM

Average visibility in October - Alcalde, NM
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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