Visalia, CA weather in October
Expect mild, dry weather in Visalia in October, with highs near 78°F and lows near 52°F. Rain falls on about 2 days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 52°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 | 84°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 4% | 9% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 6:41 pm | 7:19 am / 6:02 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).
A typical October day
- 6 am55°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 am65°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon75°Fdew point 47°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm73°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (39 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 63% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 22%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more3 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 0.01 in and a wet one about 0.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202005: average high 88°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 74°F
- Wettest October2000: 2.1 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading97°F (October 4, 2020)
- Lowest reading38°F (October 14, 2008)
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 | 88°F | 78°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 52°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 18 | 15 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -10°F from September and -14°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Solvang, CA129 mi · high 84°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Mammoth Lakes, CA93 mi · high 61°F · 4 wet days
How Visalia ranks in October
- Normal high134th warmest of 378 cities; 38th of 60 in California
- Wet days14th driest of 378
- Comfortable days22nd most of 340
What to pack for Visalia in October
- Layers – afternoons near 78°F but nights near 52°F
Heating and cooling
October has 76 heating degree days and 77 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Visalia in October?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 52°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 97°F (most recently on October 4, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Visalia 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 2000 (2.1 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Visalia?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Visalia (71 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days and about 3 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Visalia (USC00049367), 0.5 mi WSW of the city center, 303 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (USW00093193), 39 mi NW of the city center, 333 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (723890-93193), 39 mi NW of the city center, 334 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.