October weather forecast
New Mexico, USA

October in New Mexico embraces the heart of the autumn season, characterized by an array of changing colors, crisp air, and decreasing temperatures. The landscape begins its transformation, with trees shedding leaves and offering a tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, setting a picturesque scene across the state.

The diverse elevations in New Mexico continue to influence its climatic variations. In the southern desert areas, while the scorching heat of the summer is long gone, days remain pleasantly warm. In contrast, the northern and central highlands, especially those at higher altitudes, start to experience cooler days, setting the stage for the approaching winter.

Daytime temperatures in October predominantly fall between 65°F (18.3°C) and 75°F (23.9°C). These temperatures provide a marked contrast to the warmer months of the year, allowing for comfortable exploration and outdoor activities. As October advances, nighttime temperatures take a cooler turn, often ranging from 45°F (7.2°C) to 50°F (10°C). These chilly nights underscore the state's movement towards the colder season.

Comparing October with September, there's a noticeable reduction in temperature. While the sporadic afternoon thunderstorms from September might continue into early October, the month generally sees clearer skies and less precipitation. The combination of moderate temperatures, clear days, and autumnal landscapes makes October in New Mexico a particularly enchanting time, offering both tranquility and natural beauty in abundance.

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• Albuquerque - October »
  In Albuquerque, during October, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Albuquerque in October, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Las Cruces - October »
  On the first day of October in Las Cruces sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. In Las Cruces in October, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Rio Rancho - October »
  In Rio Rancho during October, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. October is the first month it typically snows in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
• Santa Fe - October »
  In Santa Fe in October, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of October in Santa Fe, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:48 pm.
• Farmington - October »
  In Farmington in October, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Farmington in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Clovis - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Clovis is October, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Clovis, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:37 pm.
• Hobbs - October »
  The onset of October in Hobbs is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a warm 83.5°F (28.6°C) in September to a still moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). In October, in Hobbs, the rain falls for 7.5 days.
• Alamogordo - October »
  In Alamogordo, New Mexico, in October, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alamogordo in October, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Carlsbad - October »
  On the first day of October in Carlsbad, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. How many days does it rain in October in Carlsbad?
• Gallup - October »
  In Gallup, New Mexico, in October, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gallup, in October, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Deming - October »
  In Deming in October, during 6 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Deming, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:56 pm.
• Los Lunas - October »
  In Los Lunas in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of October in Los Lunas, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:51 pm.