October weather forecast
Arenas Valley, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Arenas Valley, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into October subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) from September's moderately hot 77°F (25°C). Arenas Valley observes an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) during October.

Humidity

In Arenas Valley, the average relative humidity in October is 45%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout October, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 21min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Arenas Valley in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Arenas Valley, is 68.4°F (20.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 45%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Arenas Valley, during October, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Arenas Valley?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:22 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average temperature in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average pressure in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average wind speed in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average humidity in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average rainfall in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average snowfall in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Arenas Valley, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average UV index in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in October
Arenas Valley, NM

Average visibility in October - Arenas Valley, 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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