October weather forecast
Tatum, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Tatum, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.7°F (22.6°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during October reduces from September's warm 82.4°F (28°C) to a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C). The nights of October anticipate an average low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

In Tatum, the average relative humidity in October is 49%.

Rainfall

In Tatum, in October, during 6.6 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77 rainfall days, and 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.4 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Tatum, the average sunshine in October is 8.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

Tatum in October has an average high-temperature of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 49%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Tatum, in October, during 6.6 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Tatum, the average day length in October is 11h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Tatum?

In Tatum, the average sunshine duration in October is 8.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Tatum?

In Tatum, 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
Tatum, NM

Average temperature in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Tatum, NM

Average pressure in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Tatum, NM

Average wind speed in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Tatum, NM

Average humidity in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in October
Tatum, NM

Average rainfall in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Tatum, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Tatum, NM

Average snowfall in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Tatum, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.5 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
Tatum, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Tatum, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (16.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Tatum, NM

Average UV index in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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

Average cloud cover in October
Tatum, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Tatum, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in October
Tatum, NM

Average visibility in October - Tatum, 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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