October weather forecast
Peña Blanca, NM

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Peña Blanca, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.3°F (5.7°C) and max 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

In October, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C). Peña Blanca encounters a steady low-temperature average of 42.3°F (5.7°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 46%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout October, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Peña Blanca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.2 days and collects up to 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Peña Blanca, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, in Peña Blanca, 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. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Peña Blanca, the average relative humidity in October is 46%.

How much does it rain in Peña Blanca in October?

In Peña Blanca, during October, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. 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 Peña Blanca?

The average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Peña Blanca have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Peña Blanca?

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

Average temperature in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average pressure in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average wind speed in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average humidity in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average rainfall in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average snowfall in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average UV index in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average visibility in October - Peña Blanca, 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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