October weather forecast
Standing Rock, NM

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Standing Rock, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

Standing Rock in October undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from September's moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C) to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). In October, Standing Rock records an average nighttime temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Standing Rock is 44%.

Rainfall

In Standing Rock, in October, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.2 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Standing Rock, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.1 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Standing Rock is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of October, in Standing Rock, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:18 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In Standing Rock, New Mexico, 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 the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Standing Rock?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Standing Rock, is 62.8°F (17.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Standing Rock?

In October, the average relative humidity in Standing Rock, New Mexico, is 44%.

How much does it rain in Standing Rock in October?

In Standing Rock, in October, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Standing Rock?

October is the first month it typically snows in Standing Rock, New Mexico. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Standing Rock?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Standing Rock?

On the first day of October in Standing Rock, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:18 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Standing Rock?

The average sunshine duration in October in Standing Rock, New Mexico, is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in October in Standing Rock?

In Standing Rock, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average temperature in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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Average pressure in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average pressure in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average wind speed in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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Average humidity in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average humidity in October - Standing Rock, 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%).

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Average rainfall in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average rainfall in October - Standing Rock, 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").

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Average rainfall days in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average rainfall days in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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Average snowfall in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average snowfall in October - Standing Rock, 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").

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Average snowfall days in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average snowfall days in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Standing Rock, 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: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average sunshine days in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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Average UV index in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average UV index in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average cloud cover in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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Average visibility in October
Standing Rock, NM

Average visibility in October - Standing Rock, 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).

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