October weather forecast
Santa Fe, TX

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Santa Fe, Texas, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.7°F (26.5°C) and min 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Temperature

During the shift to October, Santa Fe records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a hot 86.2°F (30.1°C) in September to a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C). Santa Fe reports a consistent average low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C) throughout October nights.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Santa Fe, in October, during 13 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.4 days and collects up to 38.39" (975mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Santa Fe, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

In Santa Fe, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of October, in Santa Fe, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In Santa Fe, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during October translates into the following guidance:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In Santa Fe, 79.7°F (26.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 66.9°F (19.4°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October in Santa Fe?

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October in Santa Fe?

In Santa Fe, during October, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Santa Fe?

February through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Fe have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average temperature in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average high temperature in October: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 66.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average pressure in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average wind speed in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average humidity in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average rainfall in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (5.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average rainfall days in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average snowfall in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average snowfall days in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average sunshine days in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average UV index in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average cloud cover in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • Average cloud cover in October: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October
Santa Fe, TX

Average visibility in October - Santa Fe, TX
  • 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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