October weather forecastFort Stanton, NM
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.6°F (7°C) and max 64.2°F (17.9°C).Temperature
Fort Stanton's October weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Throughout the month of October, Fort Stanton witnesses an average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 50%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Stanton, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall 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. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fort Stanton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:56 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
The average sunshine in October is 7.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Stanton is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
Average pressure in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
Average humidity in October
Fort Stanton, 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%).
Average rainfall in October
Fort Stanton, 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").
Average rainfall days in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
Average snowfall in October
Fort Stanton, 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").
Average snowfall days in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Stanton, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
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 36min
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).
Average sunshine days in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
Average UV index in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
Average visibility in October
Fort Stanton, 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).
