Santa Clarita, CA weather in October
October in Santa Clarita: warm and dry. Highs 85°F, lows 53°F, about 2 wet days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 4% | 8% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 6:38 pm | 7:13 am / 6:02 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 am58°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am68°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon78°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm71°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 49°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (17 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 81% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 16%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more11 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 below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry October brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20201999: average high 91°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 78°F
- Wettest October2004: 5.4 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading109°F (October 2, 1991)
- Lowest reading35°F (October 28, 1997)
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 | 94°F | 85°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 53°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 9 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -9°F from September and -9°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA121 mi · high 91°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Los Angeles, CA29 mi · high 79°F · 2 wet days
How Santa Clarita ranks in October
- Normal high28th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 60 in California
- Wet days12th driest of 378
- Comfortable days245th most of 340
What to pack for Santa Clarita in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F
- Layers – afternoons near 85°F but nights near 53°F
Heating and cooling
October has 31 heating degree days and 156 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Santa Clarita in October?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 109°F (October 2, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Santa Clarita in October?
About 2 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (5.4 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Woodland Hills Pierce College (USC00049785), 15 mi S of the city center, 790 ft (423 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Pacoima Dam Fc33a-E (USC00046602), 9.2 mi ESE of the city center, 1,550 ft (337 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Newhall 5NW (USC00046161), 2.9 mi W of the city center, 1,765 ft (552 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (USW00023152), 17 mi SE of the city center, 741 ft (472 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Van Nuys Airport (722886-23130), 13 mi SSE of the city center, 785 ft (428 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.