October weather forecastWhite Sands National Monument, NM
October
Weather in October
October witnesses a more pronounced drop in temperatures, marking a clear movement towards the cooler months of the year. Daylight hours continue their autumnal decrease, casting long shadows over the monumental dunes. Rainfall reduces further, making for drier and cool adventure conditions at the park. This month's mercury curve drops noticeably to a top mark of 78.9°F (26.1°C), imprinting a cooler feel to the air. The combination of diminishing daylight and falling temperatures lends an interesting dimension to exploring the dunes.Temperature
With the beginning of October, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a tropical 89.1°F (31.7°C) in September to a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C). Nightly average temperatures in October reveal a significant dip from daytime highs, registering a consistent an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C).Rainfall
In White Sands National Monument, in October, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 42 days and collects up to 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in White Sands National Monument.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 21min.On the first day of October in White Sands National Monument, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:14 pm MDT.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average high temperature in October: 78.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.7°F).
Average rainfall in October
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average rainfall in October: 0.9"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.3").
Average rainfall days in October
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average rainfall days in October: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March, April, May and November (2 days).
Average snowfall in October
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average daylight in October
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
