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Weather · October

Downey weather in October

Average highs of 78°F, lows of 59°F and 0.50 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Downey’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 78°F and lows of 59°F. That is 5° cooler than September, and 4° above the yearly average high.

Average high
78°F
Average low
59°F
Precipitation
0.50 in
Wet days
2
Sunrise · sunset
6:57 AM · 6:19 PM

October across the year

  1. 67°47°Jan
  2. 67°48°Feb
  3. 69°51°Mar
  4. 71°54°Apr
  5. 73°58°May
  6. 76°61°Jun
  7. 81°65°Jul
  8. 83°66°Aug
  9. 82°64°Sep
  10. 78°59°Oct
  11. 73°52°Nov
  12. 67°47°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 Downey in October

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Around Downey

View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County
2021-10-05 14 20 03 View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County, California from an airplane heading toward Los Angeles International AirportFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at Florence Ave. in Downey, California (cropped)Piewug · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rancho Los Amigos Power Plant, Downey
Rancho Los Amigos Power Plant (8273049554)Jonathan Haeber from Richmond, CA · CC BY 2.0

See Downey

A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Downtown Downey Walking Tour (AA: Ep. 88)

A recorded city visit shared by Alex Trinh. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September82°F64°F0.10 in
October78°F59°F0.50 in
November73°F52°F0.80 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Downey in October?

Average highs are 78°F and average lows 59°F, for a daily mean of 68°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Downey in October?

October averages 0.50 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 Downey in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 6:57 AM and sets about 6:19 PM, for roughly 11.4 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Downey?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Long Beach Daugherty Fld station (8.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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