October weather forecast
Vallecitos, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Vallecitos, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 32°F (0°C) and max 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October signals a shift in temperature, down from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in September to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in October with an average nighttime temperature of 32°F (0°C) in Vallecitos.

Humidity

In Vallecitos, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in October is 54%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout October, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vallecitos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Vallecitos. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Vallecitos, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MDT.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Vallecitos, in October, the average high-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 54%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout October, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Vallecitos have in October?

In October, the average day length in Vallecitos is 11h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average temperature in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average pressure in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average wind speed in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average humidity in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average rainfall in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average snowfall in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Vallecitos, 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 2min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average UV index in October - Vallecitos, 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
Vallecitos, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in October
Vallecitos, NM

Average visibility in October - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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