October Rainfall and Precipitation in California

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in California, the United States of America in October.

California, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in October ranging from almost none in Indio with 1.4 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall to high in Crescent City with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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California precipitation in October: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does California, the United States of America receive in October?

In October, Los Angeles typically receives modest rainfall, around 9.2 mm (0.4 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in California, the United States of America in October?

Los Angeles sees roughly 3 days rainy days during October.

Is October part of the rainy season in California, the United States of America?

Not really. October is outside the wettest stretch of the year in California, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in October in California, the United States of America?

In our database, Crescent City stands out as having an average rainfall level of 117 mm (4.6 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in October in California, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Indio sees the least rainfall in California, the United States of America in October, with around 1.4 mm (0.1 in) on average.

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