Lancaster, CA weather in October
In October, Lancaster sees highs around 80°F and lows around 46°F: warm and dry. Expect about 2 wet days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 80°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 6% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:47 am / 6:37 pm | 7:12 am / 5:59 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 am48°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am65°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon76°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm78°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm68°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 90% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 7%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more5 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 0.3 in; a dry October brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.3 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 88°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 75°F
- Wettest October2004: 1.9 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading101°F (October 2, 2020)
- Lowest reading18°F (October 31, 2019)
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 | 91°F | 80°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 46°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -13°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Santa Clarita, CA31 mi · high 85°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Torrance, CA61 mi · high 74°F · 2 wet days
How Lancaster ranks in October
- Normal high88th warmest of 378 cities; 21st of 60 in California
- Wet days10th driest of 378
- Comfortable days132nd most of 340
What to pack for Lancaster in October
- Layers – afternoons near 80°F but nights near 46°F
Heating and cooling
October has 121 heating degree days and 56 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lancaster in October?
The normal high is 80°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 101°F (most recently on October 2, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Lancaster in October?
About 2 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.3 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (1.9 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Lancaster?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lancaster (64 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days and about 5 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (USW00003159), 5.2 mi NW of the city center, 2,338 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Palmdale (USC00046624), 8.0 mi SSE of the city center, 2,612 ft (260 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: General William J. Fox Airfield Airport (723816-03159), 5.2 mi NW of the city center, 2,338 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.