October weather forecast
Alto, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Alto, New Mexico, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.3°F (7.4°C) and max 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

October involves a decrease in temperature, down from an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) in September to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). Alto witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) throughout October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 50%.

Rainfall

In Alto, during October, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Alto are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Alto, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 11.26" (286mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alto, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Alto is 7.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Alto?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Alto are 64°F (17.8°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October in Alto?

In Alto, the average relative humidity in October is 50%.

How much does it rain in Alto in October?

In October, in Alto, New Mexico, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout October, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Alto?

October is the first month it typically snows in Alto, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Alto?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Alto?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alto have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Alto is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Alto?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Alto, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Alto, NM

Average temperature in October - Alto, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Alto, NM

Average pressure in October - Alto, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Alto, NM

Average wind speed in October - Alto, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Alto, NM

Average humidity in October - Alto, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

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Average rainfall in October
Alto, NM

Average rainfall in October - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in October
Alto, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Alto, NM

Average snowfall in October - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Alto, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Alto, 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: 7h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in October
Alto, NM

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Alto, NM

Average UV index in October - Alto, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Alto, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Alto, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in October
Alto, NM

Average visibility in October - Alto, 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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