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
As September shifts into October, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). In Ruidoso Downs, October nights witness a steady temperature drop to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 50%.Rainfall
In Ruidoso Downs, during October, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ruidoso Downs, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Ruidoso Downs is 11h and 20min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7.7h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 64°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average wind speed in October: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average humidity in October: 50%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in October
Ruidoso Downs, 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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