October weather forecast
Santa Clara, CA

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Weather in October

October brings about a noticeable transformation in the climate of Santa Clara. The average temperature takes a significant dip compared to the preceding month. With the lower temperature, autumn crisp begins to fill the air, adding a delightful nip to the city's atmosphere. Rainfall also starts to pick up the pace after the dry summer months. The onset of autumn in October changes the cityscape of Santa Clara, with the leaves turning into a mesmerizing array of reds, oranges, and yellows, giving the city a decidedly picturesque facade.

Temperature

During the shift to October, Santa Clara records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C) in September to an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). In Santa Clara, the average low-temperature during the month of October is a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

In Santa Clara, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, in October, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.2 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Santa Clara, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:10 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Santa Clara, the average sunshine in October is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Santa Clara is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Santa Clara, is 72.3°F (22.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.9°F (11.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 62%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Santa Clara, in October, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:10 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Clara have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Santa Clara?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Santa Clara, CA

Average temperature in October - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average high temperature in October: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (43.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Santa Clara, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Santa Clara, CA

Average wind speed in October - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Santa Clara, CA

Average humidity in October - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average humidity in October: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (61%).

Average rainfall in October
Santa Clara, CA

Average rainfall in October - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in October
Santa Clara, CA

Average rainfall days in October - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Santa Clara, CA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Santa Clara, 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 36min).

  • 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
Santa Clara, CA

Average sunshine days in October - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Santa Clara, CA

Average UV index in October - Santa Clara, 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
Santa Clara, CA

Average cloud cover in October - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Santa Clara, CA

Average visibility in October - Santa Clara, 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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