Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 81.7°F (27.6°C) in September to a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C). In Portales, an average temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) is noted during October nights.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 51%.Rainfall
October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Portales, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Portales is 8.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in October translates into the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Portales, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 70.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 49.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Portales, NM
- Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Portales, NM
- Average wind speed in October: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Portales, NM
- Average humidity in October: 51%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).
Average rainfall in October
Portales, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in October
Portales, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Portales, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Portales, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 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
Portales, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Portales, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).
Average UV index in October
Portales, NM
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Portales, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in October
Portales, 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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