October weather forecast
Gilroy, CA

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A colorful sunset sky over the hilly region of Gilroy in California
A colorful sunset sky over the hilly region of Gilroy in California

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Gilroy, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

Gilroy's progression into October involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from 83.3°F (28.5°C) in September to a still moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Gilroy reports a steady low-temperature average of 51.1°F (10.6°C) throughout October, revealing a large deviation from the daytime high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 59%.

Rainfall

In Gilroy, during October, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 43.4 rainfall days, and 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Gilroy is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October in Gilroy, California, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:09 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Gilroy, 75.6°F (24.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity in Gilroy is 59%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Gilroy, in October, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:09 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Gilroy, CA

Average temperature in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average high temperature in October: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (54.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (40.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Gilroy, CA

Average pressure in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Gilroy, CA

Average wind speed in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average wind speed in October: 4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Gilroy, CA

Average humidity in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average humidity in October: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (57%).

Average rainfall in October
Gilroy, CA

Average rainfall in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0").

Average rainfall days in October
Gilroy, CA

Average rainfall days in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gilroy, CA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gilroy, CA

Average sunshine days in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (21.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Gilroy, CA

Average UV index in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Gilroy, CA

Average cloud cover in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in October
Gilroy, CA

Average visibility in October - Gilroy, CA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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