October weather forecast
Potato Patch, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Potato Patch, New Mexico, is another comfortable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.1°F (16.7°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). October nights present a stark temperature decrease to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout October, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:23 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Potato Patch in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Potato Patch, is 62.1°F (16.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity in Potato Patch is 48%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Potato Patch, in October, during 6 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:23 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Potato Patch, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Potato Patch, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average temperature in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average pressure in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average wind speed in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average humidity in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Potato Patch, 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: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average UV index in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Potato Patch, NM

Average visibility in October - Potato Patch, 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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