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
Santa Cruz's average high-temperature decreases in October, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Despite a significant deviation from daily highs, October sees an average nighttime temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) in Santa Cruz.Humidity
In Santa Cruz, the average relative humidity in October is 47%.Rainfall
In Santa Cruz, in October, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Santa Cruz, there are 25.9 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Santa Cruz is 11h and 16min.On the first day of October in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:09 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 7.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Santa Cruz in October?
What is the average humidity in October in Santa Cruz?
How much does it rain in Santa Cruz in October?
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What is the average length of the day in October in Santa Cruz?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Santa Cruz?
How long on average sun shines in October in Santa Cruz?
How high is the UV index in October in Santa Cruz?
Average temperature in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average wind speed in October: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average humidity in October: 47%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in October
Santa Cruz, 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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