October weather forecast
Santa Margarita, CA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Santa Margarita, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

October is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from 83.3°F (28.5°C) in September to a still warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). In the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

In Santa Margarita, the average relative humidity in October is 53%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout October, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 rainfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Santa Margarita is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 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.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. 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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Santa Margarita, is 75.6°F (24.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 54.7°F (12.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October in Santa Margarita, California, is 53%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout October, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Santa Margarita, sunrise is at 6:57 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 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Santa Margarita, California, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Santa Margarita, CA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Santa Margarita, CA

Average pressure in October - Santa Margarita, 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
Santa Margarita, CA

Average wind speed in October - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (5.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Santa Margarita, CA

Average humidity in October - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average humidity in October: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (50%).

Average rainfall in October
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall in October - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in October
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall days in October - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Santa Margarita, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Santa Margarita, CA

Average sunshine days in October - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Santa Margarita, CA

Average UV index in October - Santa Margarita, 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 February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Santa Margarita, CA

Average cloud cover in October - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Santa Margarita, CA

Average visibility in October - Santa Margarita, 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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