October weather forecast
El Prado, NM

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in El Prado, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of October comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C) in September to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). El Prado records a pronounced decline from the day's peak to an average nighttime low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) throughout October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in El Prado is 55%.

Rainfall

In El Prado, in October, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in El Prado are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in El Prado. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in El Prado, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In El Prado, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in El Prado are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in El Prado?

In October, in El Prado, the average high-temperature is 56.5°F (13.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in October in El Prado?

In October, the average relative humidity in El Prado, New Mexico, is 55%.

How much does it rain in El Prado in October?

In October, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout October, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in El Prado?

October is the first month it typically snows in El Prado. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in El Prado?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in El Prado?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does El Prado have in October?

In El Prado, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in El Prado?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in El Prado, New Mexico.

How high is the UV index in October in El Prado?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in El Prado, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
El Prado, NM

Average temperature in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
El Prado, NM

Average pressure in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
El Prado, NM

Average wind speed in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
El Prado, NM

Average humidity in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average humidity in October: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in October
El Prado, NM

Average rainfall in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in October
El Prado, NM

Average rainfall days in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
El Prado, NM

Average snowfall in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
El Prado, NM

Average snowfall days in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
El Prado, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
El Prado, NM

Average sunshine days in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
El Prado, NM

Average UV index in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
El Prado, NM

Average cloud cover in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average cloud cover in October: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in October
El Prado, NM

Average visibility in October - El Prado, NM
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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