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Weather · October

Salinas weather in October

Average highs of 74°F, lows of 50°F and 0.60 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Salinas’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 74°F and lows of 50°F. That is 1° cooler than September, and 6° above the yearly average high.

Average high
74°F
Average low
50°F
Precipitation
0.60 in
Wet days
3
Sunrise · sunset
7:13 AM · 6:30 PM

October across the year

  1. 62°42°Jan
  2. 63°43°Feb
  3. 66°45°Mar
  4. 67°46°Apr
  5. 68°50°May
  6. 70°53°Jun
  7. 71°55°Jul
  8. 72°56°Aug
  9. 74°54°Sep
  10. 74°50°Oct
  11. 68°44°Nov
  12. 62°41°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

October is good for

What’s on in Salinas in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Salinas

Front View of the Krough House, Salinas
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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September74°F54°F0.10 in
October74°F50°F0.60 in
November68°F44°F1.3 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Salinas and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Salinas in October?

Average highs are 74°F and average lows 50°F, for a daily mean of 62°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Salinas in October?

October averages 0.60 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Salinas in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:13 AM and sets about 6:30 PM, for roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Salinas?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. October is mild, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Salinas Municipal Ap station (2.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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