October weather forecast
La Plata, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, in La Plata, New Mexico, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average high of 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

La Plata's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C) to a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C). La Plata reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in La Plata is 41%.

Rainfall

In La Plata, in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.9 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in La Plata. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In La Plata, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

Daylight

In La Plata, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:16 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in La Plata is 7.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for La Plata in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 64°F (17.8°C) and 45°F (7.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October in La Plata?

In La Plata, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in October is 41%.

How many days does it rain in October in La Plata?

In La Plata, New Mexico, during October, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in La Plata?

October is the first month it typically snows in La Plata. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in La Plata?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in La Plata?

On the first day of October in La Plata, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:16 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does La Plata have in October?

In La Plata, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in La Plata?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
La Plata, NM

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in October
La Plata, NM

Average pressure in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
La Plata, NM

Average wind speed in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
La Plata, NM

Average humidity in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in October
La Plata, NM

Average rainfall in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
La Plata, NM

Average rainfall days in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
La Plata, NM

Average snowfall in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
La Plata, NM

Average snowfall days in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 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
La Plata, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
La Plata, NM

Average sunshine days in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in October
La Plata, NM

Average UV index in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
La Plata, NM

Average cloud cover in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in October
La Plata, NM

Average visibility in October - La Plata, NM
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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