October weather forecast
Sunland Park, NM

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Weather in October

October in Sunland Park, New Mexico, greets the autumnal equinox with a sharp drop in high temperatures to 76.3°F (24.6°C). The weather in October is a pleasant respite from the intense summer heat and humidity experienced in the past months. Daylight hours decline, and the evenings start getting progressively chillier. The crisp autumn air becomes more evident as October unfolds, paving the way for the colder months ahead. This fall month's weather gradually morphs into the colder days of November.

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks October, falling from September's moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C) to a still warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). October sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 38%.

Rainfall

In Sunland Park, during October, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 67.4 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sunland Park, New Mexico, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Sunland Park, New Mexico, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

In Sunland Park, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in October translates into these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In Sunland Park, 76.3°F (24.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.6°F (14.8°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Sunland Park, the average relative humidity in October is 38%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Sunland Park, during October, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sunland Park, snow does not fall in March through November.

How many hours of daylight does Sunland Park have in October?

In Sunland Park, the average day length in October is 11h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Sunland Park, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average temperature in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average pressure in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average wind speed in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average humidity in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average rainfall in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average snowfall in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sunland Park, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average UV index in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in October
Sunland Park, NM

Average visibility in October - Sunland Park, 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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