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
With October's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from September's agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Against the high October temperatures, Taos Ski Valley records an average drop to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) at night.Humidity
In Taos Ski Valley, the average relative humidity in October is 54%.Rainfall
In Taos Ski Valley, during October, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Taos Ski Valley, in October, during 4.7 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taos Ski Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.6 days and aggregates up to 43.5" (1105mm) of snow.Daylight
In Taos Ski Valley, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, is 7.5h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average humidity in October: 54%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 5.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 15
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in October
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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