October weather forecastGallup, NM
October
Weather in October
October fully immerses Gallup in autumn's embrace, with lower temperatures and shorter days. The environment becomes more rejuvenating as temperatures continue to drop, marking it a favorable period for tourists. Though rainfall occurs sparingly, it fails to overshadow the charm of this weather. Overall, October has pleasant weather, offering cool days and even colder nights, setting the perfect stage for the incoming winter.Temperature
In Gallup, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C) to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). Gallup experiences a mean low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) during October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 44%.Rainfall
In Gallup, New Mexico, during October, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. In Gallup, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.2 days and collects up to 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Gallup, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.On the first day of October in Gallup, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:20 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Gallup is 7.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Gallup is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Gallup, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Gallup, NM
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Gallup, NM
- Average wind speed in October: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Gallup, NM
- Average humidity in October: 44%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).
Average rainfall in October
Gallup, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").
Average rainfall days in October
Gallup, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Gallup, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Gallup, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gallup, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 24min
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).
Average sunshine days in October
Gallup, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 24.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Gallup, NM
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Gallup, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in October
Gallup, NM
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
