October weather forecast
Capitan, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Capitan, New Mexico, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 64.2°F (17.9°C).

Temperature

In Capitan, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C). During the month of October, the temperature falls to an average of 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Capitan, New Mexico, is 50%.

Rainfall

In Capitan, in October, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Capitan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Capitan 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 Capitan, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.
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 7:20 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Capitan is 7.6h.

UV index

In Capitan, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Capitan in October?

In October, in Capitan, the average high-temperature is 64.2°F (17.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Capitan?

In October, the average relative humidity in Capitan, New Mexico, is 50%.

How much does it rain in Capitan in October?

In Capitan, New Mexico, in October, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Capitan?

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

How many hours of daylight does Capitan have in October?

In October, the average day length in Capitan, New Mexico, is 11h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Capitan?

On the first day of October in Capitan, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Capitan?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Capitan?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. 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
Capitan, NM

Average temperature in October - Capitan, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°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°F).

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Average pressure in October
Capitan, NM

Average pressure in October - Capitan, 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
Capitan, NM

Average wind speed in October - Capitan, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Capitan, NM

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

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Average rainfall in October
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall in October - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in October
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Capitan, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Capitan, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 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
Capitan, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Capitan, 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: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Capitan, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Capitan, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
Capitan, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Capitan, NM

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

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in October
Capitan, NM

Average visibility in October - Capitan, 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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