Joshua trees and a crescent moon in Palmdale, California.

Weather · October

Palmdale weather in October

Average highs of 80°F, lows of 49°F and 0.50 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Palmdale’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 80°F and lows of 49°F. That is 12° cooler than September, and 3° above the yearly average high.

Average high
80°F
Average low
49°F
Precipitation
0.50 in
Wet days
1
Sunrise · sunset
6:57 AM · 6:18 PM

October across the year

  1. 59°33°Jan
  2. 62°36°Feb
  3. 68°40°Mar
  4. 73°45°Apr
  5. 82°53°May
  6. 91°60°Jun
  7. 98°67°Jul
  8. 98°66°Aug
  9. 92°59°Sep
  10. 80°49°Oct
  11. 67°38°Nov
  12. 58°32°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.

October is good for

What’s on in Palmdale in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Palmdale

747 Space Shuttle Transport at Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, Palmdale
747 Space Shuttle Transport at Joe Davies Heritage AirparkSteve Riggins · CC BY 3.0
Boeing B-52F Stratofortress ‘70038’, Palmdale
Boeing B-52F Stratofortress ‘70038’ (27373655570)Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
Lockheed F-104N Starfighter ‘812’ (N812NA), Palmdale
Lockheed F-104N Starfighter ‘812’ (N812NA) (27104185404)Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

See Palmdale

A look around town before you go.

A regional drive from Palmdale video thumbnail

A DRIVE AROUND TOWN

A regional drive from Palmdale

This recorded regional drive starts in Palmdale and continues toward La Cañada Flintridge. The mountain-road journey is not limited to Palmdale, and access can change with weather and closures.

Watch on YouTube ↗

October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September92°F59°F0.20 in
October80°F49°F0.50 in
November67°F38°F0.40 in

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

Questions

How hot does it get in Palmdale in October?

Average highs are 80°F and average lows 49°F, for a daily mean of 64°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Palmdale in October?

October averages 0.50 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Palmdale in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 6:57 AM and sets about 6:18 PM, for roughly 11.4 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Palmdale?

The mildest months for visiting are April, May, November. October is warm, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palmdale Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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