Octobers with the most precipitation in California since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in California since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the highest total precipitation in each month. For each of the months listed below, we've included the total precipitation, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the average state temperature.

#10. October 1957
- Total precipitation: 2.76 inches
- Average temperature: 56.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 66.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46.5°F

#9. October 1924
- Total precipitation: 2.92 inches
- Average temperature: 55.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 68.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 43°F

#8. October 1945
- Total precipitation: 2.93 inches
- Average temperature: 61°F
- Monthly high temperature: 73.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 48.9°F

#7. October 2010
- Total precipitation: 3 inches
- Average temperature: 60.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 71.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 49.1°F

#6. October 1950
- Total precipitation: 3.41 inches
- Average temperature: 61.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 74.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 48.2°F

#5. October 1899
- Total precipitation: 3.46 inches
- Average temperature: 55.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 67.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 44.3°F

#4. October 2021
- Total precipitation: 3.66 inches
- Average temperature: 58.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 70.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46.2°F

#3. October 2004
- Total precipitation: 3.72 inches
- Average temperature: 58.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 69.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 46.4°F

#2. October 2016
- Total precipitation: 3.82 inches
- Average temperature: 60.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72°F
- Monthly low temperature: 49°F

#1. October 1962
- Total precipitation: 3.94 inches
- Average temperature: 59.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 72.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 47.5°F

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