The weather in October in Palm Desert

It's hot in October in Palm Desert with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 22°C.

October is a good month to be in Palm Desert for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and 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 Palm Desert, California. 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 45°C in 2020, Palm Desert reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 6,9 mm of precipitation in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in October for Palm Desert

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Palm Desert. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Palm Desert New York
Average temperature 34°C 21°C
Max. temperature 36°C 26°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 6,9 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 2 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Palm Desert with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 35°C, with nights around 20°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 Palm Desert is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 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 Palm Desert, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Palm Desert

Temperature in October in Palm Desert over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Palm Desert, California. 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 Palm Desert

Total precipitation in October in Palm Desert over the years

Daily UV index in October in Palm Desert

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Palm Desert. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.