October weather forecast
White Sands, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, in White Sands, New Mexico, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 74.3°F (23.5°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks October, falling from September's moderately hot 83.7°F (28.7°C) to a still warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). White Sands witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) throughout October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 42%.

Rainfall

In White Sands, in October, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.3 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In White Sands, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In White Sands, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of October, in White Sands, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:16 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during October leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for White Sands in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in White Sands, is 74.3°F (23.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55.4°F (13°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 42%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in White Sands?

March through October are months without snowfall in White Sands.

Does it snow in October?

In White Sands, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does White Sands have in October?

In White Sands, the average day length in October is 11h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / 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 6:16 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
White Sands, NM

Average temperature in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in October
White Sands, NM

Average pressure in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"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
White Sands, NM

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).

Average humidity in October
White Sands, NM

Average humidity in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in October
White Sands, NM

Average rainfall in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
White Sands, NM

Average rainfall days in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in October
White Sands, NM

Average snowfall in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
White Sands, NM

Average snowfall days in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
White Sands, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - White Sands, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
White Sands, NM

Average sunshine days in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in October
White Sands, NM

Average UV index in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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

Average cloud cover in October
White Sands, NM

Average cloud cover in October - White Sands, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in October
White Sands, NM

Average visibility in October - White Sands, 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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