October weather forecastAlamogordo, NM
October
Weather in October
October welcomes the amiable coolness of fall in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The shift in temperature becomes more noticeable, with the highs dropping to a comfortable 70.9°F (21.6°C). The trees display their autumn hues, with the weather accommodating the change. As October moves on, the temperatures continue to drop, the daylight hours shorten and the city readies itself for the imminent chill of November.Temperature
The onset of October brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 81°F (27.2°C) in September to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). The average temperature during October nights is registered at a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 41%.Rainfall
In Alamogordo, during October, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Alamogordo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 60.2 days and collects up to 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through October are months without snowfall in Alamogordo.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 21min.On the first day of October in Alamogordo, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:13 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7.7h.UV index
In Alamogordo, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 70.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 52.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average humidity in October: 41%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).
Average rainfall in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").
Average rainfall days in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.8 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
Alamogordo, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min
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: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Alamogordo, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 24.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).
Average UV index in October
Alamogordo, 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
Alamogordo, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in October
Alamogordo, 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).
