October weather forecast
San Marcos, CA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in San Marcos, California, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.4°F (24.1°C) and 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, San Marcos sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 80.8°F (27.1°C) to a still moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). San Marcos's temperature lowers to a mean of 58.8°F (14.9°C) during the nights in October.

Humidity

In San Marcos, the average relative humidity in October is 61%.

Rainfall

In San Marcos, during October, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation. In San Marcos, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 52.1 days and collects up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of October, in San Marcos, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:57 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in San Marcos is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in October transforms into this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in San Marcos in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in San Marcos, is 75.4°F (24.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in San Marcos?

In October, the average relative humidity in San Marcos is 61%.

How many days does it rain in October in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, in October, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October in San Marcos?

The average day length in October in San Marcos is 11h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in San Marcos?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:57 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does San Marcos have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in San Marcos, California, is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in San Marcos?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in San Marcos, California, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
San Marcos, CA

Average temperature in October - San Marcos, CA
  • Average high temperature in October: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48°F).

Average pressure in October
San Marcos, CA

Average pressure in October - San Marcos, CA
  • Average pressure in October: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
San Marcos, CA

Average wind speed in October - San Marcos, CA
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.4mph).

Average humidity in October
San Marcos, CA

Average humidity in October - San Marcos, CA
  • Average humidity in October: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (56%).

Average rainfall in October
San Marcos, CA

Average rainfall in October - San Marcos, CA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in October
San Marcos, CA

Average rainfall days in October - San Marcos, CA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
San Marcos, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
San Marcos, CA

Average sunshine days in October - San Marcos, CA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20 days).

Average UV index in October
San Marcos, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
San Marcos, CA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in October
San Marcos, CA

Average visibility in October - San Marcos, 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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