Furnace Creek, CA weather in October
Expect hot, dry weather in Furnace Creek in October, with highs near 93°F and lows near 64°F. Rain falls on about 1 day. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 64°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Daylight
- 11.3 h
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 101°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 57°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 4% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 6:31 pm | 7:09 am / 5:52 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more22 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 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 0.1 in; a dry October brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202003: average high 101°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 89°F
- Wettest October2015: 1.3 in
- Driest October1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading113°F (October 2, 2012)
- Lowest reading37°F (October 22, 1996)
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 | 108°F | 93°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 79°F | 64°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -15°F from September and -16°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Las Vegas, NV98 mi · high 81°F · 2 wet days
How Furnace Creek ranks in October
- Normal high1st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 60 in California
- Wet days3rd driest of 378
What to pack for Furnace Creek in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F
- Layers – afternoons near 93°F but nights near 64°F
Heating and cooling
October has 3 heating degree days and 433 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Furnace Creek in October?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 64°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 113°F (most recently on October 2, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Furnace Creek in October?
About 1 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (1.3 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Furnace Creek?
October ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Furnace Creek (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 22 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Death Valley NP (USC00042319), 0.4 mi NE of the city center, -194 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).