October weather forecast
Alto, NM

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Alto, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

Alto, New Mexico, in October undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from September's pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) to an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C). Alto, during October nights, observes an average temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 50%.

Rainfall

In Alto, during October, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Alto, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 11.26" (286mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Alto is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) and a low-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 50%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout October, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alto have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alto have in October?

In Alto, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Alto, NM

Average temperature in October - Alto, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Alto, NM

Average pressure in October - Alto, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Alto, NM

Average wind speed in October - Alto, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Alto, NM

Average humidity in October - Alto, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in October
Alto, NM

Average rainfall in October - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
Alto, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Alto, NM

Average snowfall in October - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Alto, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Alto, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Alto, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Alto, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Alto, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Alto, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Alto, NM

Average visibility in October - Alto, 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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