A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
An Antelope Valley driving film
This recorded regional tour includes both Lancaster and Palmdale. It is a look at Antelope Valley roads, not a city-only route or a live traffic feed.
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Weather · October
Lancaster weather in October
Average highs of 80°F, lows of 46°F and 0.30 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
October is Lancaster’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 80°F and lows of 46°F. That is 11° cooler than September, and 3° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 80°F
- Average low
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 0.30 in
- Wet days
- 2
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:57 AM · 6:18 PM
October across the year
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 Lancaster in October
See all upcoming events and school days off.
Around Lancaster
See Lancaster
A look around town before you go.
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Lancaster, California Nature short.
An activity Short shared by Destination Lancaster.
Watch on YouTube ↗October compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Lancaster and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Lancaster in October?
Average highs are 80°F and average lows 46°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Lancaster in October?
October averages 0.30 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 Lancaster in October?
Around mid-October the sun rises about 6:57 AM and sets about 6:18 PM, for roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.
Is October a good time to visit Lancaster?
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, Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.