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San Francisco, CA Weather on October 10
San Francisco's October 10 record: scorching 96°F set in 1991
October 10 in San Francisco typically brings mild autumn weather with highs around 70°F and lows near 55°F. However, the city has experienced dramatic swings on this date over its 55-year weather record. The most extreme case came in 1991 when temperatures soared to 96°F, a stark contrast to the coolest October 10 on record when it dipped to just 50°F in 1971, showing a remarkable 46-degree spread across the city's climate history.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in San Francisco, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in San Francisco?
The warmest October 10 in San Francisco, CA reached 96°F in 1991. That is 26°F above the long-term average high of 70°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in San Francisco?
The coldest October 10 in San Francisco, CA dropped to 50°F in 2001. That is 5°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in San Francisco?
On October 10, San Francisco averages a high of 70°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SAN FRANCISCO DWTN.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in San Francisco?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 in San Francisco, 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 10 Weather History in San Francisco
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 65°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 65°F | 56°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2022 | 62°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 70°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 66°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 64°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 62°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 72°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 64°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 65°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 65°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 65°F | 58°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 2010 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 58°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 63°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 66°F | 55°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2006 | 67°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 76°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 73°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 69°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 61°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 60°F | 55°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 69°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 64°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 71°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 85°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 62°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 72°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 94°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 96°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 68°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 63°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 68°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 59°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 72°F | 58°F | 0.37" | -- |
| 1983 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 63°F | 55°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1980 | 60°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 74°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 63°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 66°F | 56°F | 0.27" | -- |
| 1974 | 67°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 70°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 68°F | 59°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1971 | 59°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SAN FRANCISCO DWTN
How Has October 10 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.5°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for San Francisco, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.