Weather on October 3
Citrus Heights, CA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
October 3rd in Citrus Heights, CA typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 56°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 24 years of records, the warmest October 3rd was in 1980 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (59°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 13% of October 3rd dates historically.
Planning for October 3rd in Citrus Heights, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 99° | 59° | 79° | — | — |
| 2025 | 72° | 59° | 65° | — | — |
| 1992 | 75° | 51° | 63° | — | — |
| 1991 | 96° | 66° | 81° | — | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 1989 | 68° | 53° | 61° | 0.07" | — |
| 1988 | 83° | 52° | 67° | — | — |
| 1987 | 93° | 58° | 75° | — | — |
| 1986 | 76° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 1985 | 88° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1984 | 81° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 1983 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 1982 | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1981 | 74° | 57° | 65° | 0.08" | — |
| 1980warmest | 102° | 68° | 85° | — | — |
| 1979 | 86° | 60° | 73° | — | — |
| 1978 | 94° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 1977 | 87° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 1976 | 69° | 52° | 60° | — | — |
| 1975 | 83° | 51° | 67° | — | — |
| 1974 | 90° | 55° | 72° | — | — |
| 1973coldest | 73° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 1972 | 78° | 53° | 66° | 0.01" | — |
| 1971 | 78° | 49° | 63° | — | — |
Citrus Heights, CA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Citrus Heights, CA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall per month, in inches.
Citrus Heights, CA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Citrus Heights, CA
Most pleasant months in Citrus Heights, CA: April, May, October.
What to expect on October 3rd
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
October 3rd outlook →