The weather in October in New Mexico

It's pleasantly warm in October in New Mexico with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in New Mexico. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for New Mexico, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2015, New Mexico reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,7 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for New Mexico

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Mexico. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  New Mexico New York
Average temperature 21°C 21°C
Max. temperature 24°C 26°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 52 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 8 days 13 days
Total snowfall 1,7 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in New Mexico with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 6°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in New Mexico is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Check out the climate of New Mexico for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in New Mexico is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Mexico to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in New Mexico, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in New Mexico

Temperature in October in New Mexico over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in New Mexico, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in New Mexico

Total precipitation in October in New Mexico over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in New Mexico

Snowfall in October in New Mexico per year

Daily UV index in October in New Mexico

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in New Mexico, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in New Mexico by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Mexico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.