October weather forecast
Santa Rosa, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in October, reducing from a warm 81.3°F (27.4°C) in September to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). During October, Santa Rosa experiences an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Santa Rosa, the average relative humidity in October is 44%.

Rainfall

In Santa Rosa, New Mexico, during October, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Rosa, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Santa Rosa. October is the first month it typically snows in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October in Santa Rosa, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Santa Rosa?

October temperatures in Santa Rosa vary between a high-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and a low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Santa Rosa?

In October, the average relative humidity in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, is 44%.

How much does it rain in Santa Rosa in October?

In October, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout October, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Santa Rosa?

October is the first month it typically snows in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Rosa have in October?

In Santa Rosa, the average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Santa Rosa?

On the first day of October in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Rosa have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Santa Rosa?

In Santa Rosa, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average temperature in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average pressure in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average wind speed in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average humidity in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).

Average rainfall in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average rainfall in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average snowfall in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and 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
Santa Rosa, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average UV index in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Santa Rosa, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Santa Rosa, NM

Average visibility in October - Santa Rosa, 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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