Octobers with the most precipitation in New Mexico since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in New Mexico since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the highest total precipitation in each month. For each of the months listed below, we've included the total precipitation, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the average state temperature.

#10. October 1984
- Total precipitation: 2.85 inches
- Average temperature: 49.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 61.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.2°F

#9. October 1960
- Total precipitation: 2.88 inches
- Average temperature: 53.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68°F
- Monthly low temperature: 38.4°F

#8. October 2015
- Total precipitation: 2.89 inches
- Average temperature: 57.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 44.5°F

#7. October 1941
- Total precipitation: 2.9 inches
- Average temperature: 53.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 65.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41°F

#6. October 1985
- Total precipitation: 2.95 inches
- Average temperature: 53.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 40.1°F

#5. October 2000
- Total precipitation: 3.23 inches
- Average temperature: 53.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.3°F

#4. October 1998
- Total precipitation: 3.27 inches
- Average temperature: 55.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.5°F

#3. October 1974
- Total precipitation: 3.43 inches
- Average temperature: 54.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.1°F

#2. October 1972
- Total precipitation: 3.45 inches
- Average temperature: 55°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 42.9°F

#1. October 1896
- Total precipitation: 3.96 inches
- Average temperature: 52.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 63°F
- Monthly low temperature: 41.1°F

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