United StatesThe weather in October in Taos
It's cool to moderate in October in Taos with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -8°C and 8°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Taos, New Mexico. 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 28°C in 2015, Taos reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -17°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 25 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. Of the total precipitation, about 4,6 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Taos
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Taos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Taos | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 18°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 23°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | -8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 25 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 4,6 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Taos with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 19°C, with nights around -1°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 Taos is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about -3°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Taos, New Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Taos
Temperature in October in Taos over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Taos, New Mexico. 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 Taos
Total precipitation in October in Taos over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Taos
Snowfall in October in Taos per year
Daily UV index in October in Taos
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Taos, 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 Taos by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Taos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.