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Weather · October

Fresno weather in October

Average highs of 79°F, lows of 55°F and 0.60 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Fresno’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 79°F and lows of 55°F. That is 12° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
79°F
Average low
55°F
Precipitation
0.60 in
Wet days
2
Sunrise · sunset
7:06 AM · 6:23 PM

October across the year

  1. 55°41°Jan
  2. 61°43°Feb
  3. 68°47°Mar
  4. 74°51°Apr
  5. 83°58°May
  6. 91°64°Jun
  7. 98°69°Jul
  8. 97°68°Aug
  9. 91°63°Sep
  10. 79°55°Oct
  11. 65°45°Nov
  12. 55°40°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 Fresno in October

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September91°F63°F0.10 in
October79°F55°F0.60 in
November65°F45°F0.90 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Fresno in October?

Average highs are 79°F and average lows 55°F, for a daily mean of 67°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Fresno in October?

October averages 0.60 in of precipitation over about 2 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Fresno in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:06 AM and sets about 6:23 PM, for roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Fresno?

Yes. October is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap station (4.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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