October weather forecast
Stanley, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Stanley, New Mexico, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 64°F (17.8°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

October shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). October sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Stanley, in October, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stanley, there are 86.3 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Stanley, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.6 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Stanley, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of October, in Stanley, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Stanley, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Stanley in October?

The high-temperature during October is 64°F (17.8°C) and the low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Stanley?

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

How much does it rain in Stanley in October?

In October, in Stanley, New Mexico, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout October, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Stanley?

October is the first month it typically snows in Stanley. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Stanley have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Stanley?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stanley, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Stanley have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Stanley, New Mexico, is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Stanley?

In Stanley, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Stanley, NM

Average temperature in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in October
Stanley, NM

Average pressure in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

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

Average wind speed in October
Stanley, NM

Average wind speed in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Stanley, NM

Average humidity in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).

Average rainfall in October
Stanley, NM

Average rainfall in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Stanley, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Stanley, NM

Average snowfall in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Stanley, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Stanley, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Stanley, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Stanley, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Stanley, NM

Average UV index in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Stanley, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Stanley, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
Stanley, NM

Average visibility in October - Stanley, 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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