Corona, CA weather in October
October in Corona: warm and dry. Highs 85°F, lows 53°F, about 1 wet day.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.4 in total
- Daylight
- 11.3 h
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 5% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 6:35 pm | 7:08 am / 5:58 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am53°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am68°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon80°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm80°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm62°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from March AFB (18 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 72% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 21%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more9 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 0.4 in; a dry October brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202020: average high 92°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 76°F
- Wettest October2004: 5.3 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading111°F (October 1, 2020)
- Lowest reading33°F (October 29, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 85°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 53°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 12 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -8°F from September and -9°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA59 mi · high 91°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Anaheim, CA20 mi · high 79°F · 2 wet days
How Corona ranks in October
- Normal high33rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 60 in California
- Wet days4th driest of 378
What to pack for Corona in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F
- Layers – afternoons near 85°F but nights near 53°F
Heating and cooling
October has 28 heating degree days and 149 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Corona in October?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 111°F (October 1, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Corona in October?
About 1 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (5.3 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Corona?
October ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Corona (59 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 9 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Chino Airport (USW00003179), 8.0 mi NNW of the city center, 650 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Riverside Fire Stn 3 (USC00047470), 12 mi ENE of the city center, 840 ft (162 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 18 mi E of the city center, 1,516 ft (838 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).