October weather forecast
Clayton, NM

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Clayton, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.4°F (8°C) and 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

Clayton's October weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C) in September to a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). In October, the temperature drops to an average of 46.4°F (8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Clayton, the average relative humidity in October is 49%.

Rainfall

In Clayton, in October, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Clayton, there are 88.4 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) 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 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Clayton, there are 19.7 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Clayton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of October, in Clayton, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Clayton, New Mexico, is 8.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Clayton, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Clayton?

Clayton in October has an average high-temperature of 66.2°F (19°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Clayton?

In Clayton, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in October is 49%.

How many days does it rain in October in Clayton?

In October, in Clayton, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout October, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Clayton?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Clayton have in October?

In Clayton, New Mexico, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Clayton?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Clayton?

In Clayton, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Clayton?

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

Average temperature in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Clayton, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Clayton, NM

Average wind speed in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Clayton, NM

Average humidity in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

Average rainfall in October
Clayton, NM

Average rainfall in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Clayton, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Clayton, NM

Average snowfall in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Clayton, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Clayton, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Clayton, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Clayton, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Clayton, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 16

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Clayton, NM

Average visibility in October - Clayton, 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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