ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Newport vs Taos: weather in October
Taos edges out Newport for sun in October: 17% clear historically versus 1% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Newport also sees measurably more rain than Taos this month (33% vs 17% of days). Both are viable — Taos is the safer bet.
Newport
RI
- Clear days, October
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 62°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 3%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 33% of days
Taos
NM
- Clear days, October
- 17%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 28%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 6%
- Rain frequency
- 17% of days
Frequently asked
Is Newport or Taos warmer in October?
Taos runs warmer by day in October. Newport averages highs of 62°F (highs n=248 days); Taos averages highs of 64°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Newport or Taos in October?
Newport is measurably wetter than Taos. Days with measurable rain: Newport 33%, Taos 17% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Newport or Taos?
Taos edges out Newport for sun in October: 17% clear historically versus 1% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Newport also sees measurably more rain than Taos this month (33% vs 17% of days). Both are viable — Taos is the safer bet.
Compare Newport vs Taos in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.