October weather forecast
San Luis Obispo, CA

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Beautiful blue water surrounded by scenic mountain ranges at the San Luis Obispo, California

Weather in October

October, like September, in San Luis Obispo, California, is another warm autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average high of 74.3°F (23.5°C).

Temperature

San Luis Obispo's weather subtly changes with the onset of October, barely falling from 79.9°F (26.6°C) in September to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). During the nights in October, the temperature averages to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In San Luis Obispo, during October, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In San Luis Obispo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 57 days and collects up to 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In San Luis Obispo, California, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of October, in San Luis Obispo, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.6h.

UV index

In San Luis Obispo, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In San Luis Obispo, 74.3°F (23.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.5°F (13.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In San Luis Obispo, the average relative humidity in October is 57%.

How much does it rain in San Luis Obispo in October?

In San Luis Obispo, in October, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does San Luis Obispo have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In San Luis Obispo, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average temperature in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average high temperature in October: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.7°F).

Average pressure in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average pressure in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average wind speed in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average humidity in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average humidity in October: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (57%).

Average rainfall in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average rainfall in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average rainfall days in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average sunshine days in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 26.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.1 days).

Average UV index in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average UV index in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average cloud cover in October - San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
San Luis Obispo, CA

Average visibility in October - San Luis Obispo, 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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