October weather forecast
Ranchos de Taos, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57°F (13.9°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Ranchos de Taos observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) to a refreshing 57°F (13.9°C). Ranchos de Taos sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in October, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

In Ranchos de Taos, the average relative humidity in October is 54%.

Rainfall

In Ranchos de Taos, in October, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ranchos de Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) 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 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Ranchos de Taos, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in October leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In Ranchos de Taos, 57°F (13.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 32°F (0°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity in Ranchos de Taos is 54%.

How many days does it rain in October in Ranchos de Taos?

In Ranchos de Taos, during October, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average temperature in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average pressure in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average wind speed in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average humidity in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average UV index in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

Average cloud cover in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in October
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average visibility in October - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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