United StatesThe weather in October in California
It's warm in October in California with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 15°C.
Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in California. 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 California, 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 37°C in 2015, California reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 7,5 mm of precipitation in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for California
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in California. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| California | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 7,5 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in California with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 28°C, with nights around 13°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 California is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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 California, 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 California
Temperature in October in California over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in California, 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 California
Total precipitation in October in California over the years
Daily UV index in October in California
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in California, 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 California by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for California. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.