October weather forecast
Des Moines, NM

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Des Moines, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.4°F (8°C) and max 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature goes from a moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C) in September to an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C). Des Moines's temperature drops to an average low of 46.4°F (8°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 49%.

Rainfall

In Des Moines, in October, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Des Moines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Des Moines. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Des Moines, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.7 days and aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Des Moines is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Des Moines, the average sunshine in October is 8.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Des Moines is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Des Moines?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 66.2°F (19°C) and 46.4°F (8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Des Moines?

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

How much does it rain in Des Moines in October?

In Des Moines, New Mexico, during October, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Des Moines?

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

How many hours of daylight does Des Moines have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Des Moines?

On the first day of October in Des Moines, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Des Moines have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Des Moines is 8.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Des Moines?

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

Average temperature in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average pressure in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average wind speed in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average humidity in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average rainfall in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average snowfall in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average UV index in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, NM

Average visibility in October - Des Moines, 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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