October weather forecastTaos, NM
October
Weather in October
October introduces the cool autumn season in Taos, New Mexico. A perceptible change in climate occurs with notable dips in daytime high temperatures, now averaging 56.5°F (13.6°C). Fall commences its reign with a meek return of snowfall - 1.38" (35mm) is recorded, officially breaking the warm, snow-less streak of the prior months. This month illustrates a tinge of winter chill lurking around the corner, gradually creeping towards the city. October intrinsically meshes the receding warmth and the advancing cold, signaling an imminent shift of seasons.Temperature
Taos's progression into October includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C) in September to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). Taos's October nights bring a significant temperature shift, averaging at a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 55%.Rainfall
In October, in Taos, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout October, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Taos, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 7.5h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in October
Taos, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Taos, NM
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Taos, NM
- Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Taos, NM
- Average humidity in October: 55%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in October
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Taos, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 30min
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
Taos, NM
- Average sunshine days in October: 25.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Taos, NM
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Taos, NM
- Average cloud cover in October: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in October
Taos, NM
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
