October weather forecast
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). Eldorado at Santa Fe's temperature drops to an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

In Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in October is 46%.

Rainfall

In October, in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout October, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Eldorado at Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.2 days and collects up to 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Eldorado at Santa Fe, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 13.11" (333mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of October in Eldorado at Santa Fe, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:09 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.6h.

UV index

In Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Eldorado at Santa Fe in October?

In October, in Eldorado at Santa Fe, the average high-temperature is 63.5°F (17.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Eldorado at Santa Fe?

In October, the average relative humidity in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, is 46%.

How much does it rain in Eldorado at Santa Fe in October?

In Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, in October, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Eldorado at Santa Fe?

October is the first month it typically snows in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Eldorado at Santa Fe?

The average day length in October in Eldorado at Santa Fe is 11h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Eldorado at Santa Fe?

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, in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:09 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Eldorado at Santa Fe have in October?

In Eldorado at Santa Fe, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Eldorado at Santa Fe?

In Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average temperature in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average pressure in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average wind speed in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average humidity in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

Average rainfall in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average rainfall in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and June (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average snowfall in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average UV index in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in October
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Average visibility in October - Eldorado at Santa Fe, 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).

Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

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