October weather forecastGrants, NM
October
Weather in October
October has Grants fully switching gears to fall, with weather growing colder as winter nears. It brings the city a vibrant palette of reds, oranges, and yellows as the fall foliage is in full bloom. While rainfall is in decline since the summer, it continues to further enhance the beauty of the fall landscapes. Hiking during this month becomes truly rewarding due to the splendid views the trails offer. Evidence of winter's approach could be seen with the year’s first snowfall likely to make its appearance.Temperature
The arrival of October corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from September's agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). During the month of October, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 45%.Rainfall
In Grants, in October, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Grants, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 7.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Grants, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Grants, NM
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Grants, 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 August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Grants, NM
- Average humidity in October: 45%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in October
Grants, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in October
Grants, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Grants, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Grants, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 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
Grants, 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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Grants, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Grants, 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
Grants, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in October
Grants, 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).
