October weather forecastPrewitt, NM

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Prewitt, New Mexico, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of October comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) in September to a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C). Prewitt's average low-temperature for the month of October records at a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In Prewitt, the average relative humidity in October is 45%.

Rainfall

In Prewitt, in October, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Prewitt. October is the first month it typically snows in Prewitt, New Mexico. 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

In Prewitt, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of October, in Prewitt, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Prewitt, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

In Prewitt, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Prewitt, 61.7°F (16.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

In October, the average relative humidity is 45%.

In Prewitt, in October, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

In Prewitt, New Mexico, the average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MDT.

In Prewitt, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Prewitt, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, 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).