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Elk Grove, CA Weather on October 12
October 12th in Elk Grove, CA typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 54°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 12th was in 1991 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1981 (56°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 4% of October 12th dates historically. The last decade has been 1.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 12
Planning for October 12th in Elk Grove, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
October 12 Weather Records for Elk Grove
- •The all-time record high for October 12th in Elk Grove, CA is 97°F, set in 1991.
- •The coldest October 12th on record dropped to 45°F in 2008.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on October 12th in 9 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 12th was 10°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 12 ever in Elk Grove?
The warmest October 12 in Elk Grove, CA reached 97°F in 1991. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 81°F.
What was the coldest October 12 ever in Elk Grove?
The coldest October 12 in Elk Grove, CA dropped to 45°F in 2008. That is 9°F below the long-term average low of 54°F.
What is the average temperature on October 12 in Elk Grove?
On October 12, Elk Grove averages a high of 81°F and a low of 54°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SACRAMENTO 5 ESE.
How many years of weather data are available for October 12 in Elk Grove?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 12 in Elk Grove, CA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 12 Weather History in Elk Grove
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 87°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 81°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 85°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 93°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 66°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 66°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 58°F | 54°F | 0.27" | -- |
| 2006 | 86°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 89°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 93°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 85°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 67°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 91°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 77°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 78°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 97°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 89°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 82°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 77°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 67°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 74°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 90°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 94°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 89°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 66°F | 54°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 1971 | 91°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SACRAMENTO 5 ESE
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Elk Grove, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.