Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
In the transition to October, Placitas observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) in September to an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) is observed in Placitas during October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity in Placitas is 44%.Rainfall
In Placitas, in October, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Placitas, there are 77.3 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Placitas are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Placitas, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Placitas, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 11.97" (304mm) of snow.Daylight
In Placitas, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of October, in Placitas, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Placitas is 7.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Placitas, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Placitas in October?
What is the average humidity in October in Placitas?
How many days does it rain in October in Placitas?
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What is the average length of the day in October in Placitas?
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Placitas?
How long on average sun shines in October in Placitas?
How high is the UV index in October in Placitas?
Average temperature in October
Placitas, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Placitas, NM
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Placitas, NM
- Average wind speed in October: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Placitas, NM
- Average humidity in October: 44%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).
Average rainfall in October
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in October
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Placitas, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Placitas, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 23.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Placitas, 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
Placitas, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in October
Placitas, 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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