Palo Alto
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Min: 21°70°
Max: 28°83°
The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 20°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Palo Alto on October 12, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 78% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 01:00, reaching about 99%.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Palo Alto on October 12, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 78% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 01:00, reaching about 99%.
The temperature range runs from about 21°C up to 28°C. Relative humidity sits between 72% and 98%, reaching its peak around 18:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 8 km/h around 12:00.The temperature range runs from about 70°F up to 83°F. Relative humidity sits between 72% and 98%, reaching its peak around 18:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5 mph around 12:00.
Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 98% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 99% around 18:00. Expect visibility near 14.8 km, with poorer spells close to 7.1 km. The sun rises at 05:26 and sets at 17:14, for a total of 11 hours 47 minutes of sunlight today.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 98% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 99% around 18:00. Expect visibility near 9.2 mi, with poorer spells close to 4.4 mi. The sun rises at 05:26 and sets at 17:14, for a total of 11 hours 47 minutes of sunlight today.
Overall, Palo Alto on October 12, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 98% and the high sits around 28°C.Overall, Palo Alto on October 12, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 98% and the high sits around 83°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Palo Alto
How warm does it get in Palo Alto?
The warmest month in Palo Alto is September, with average high temperatures of 27°C. The average temperature during this period is around 23°C.The warmest month in Palo Alto is September, with average high temperatures of 80°F. The average temperature during this period is around 73°F.
How cold does it get in Palo Alto?
The coldest month in Palo Alto is February, with average low temperatures of 17°C. The average temperature during this period is around 21°C.The coldest month in Palo Alto is February, with average low temperatures of 63°F. The average temperature during this period is around 69°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Palo Alto?
The wettest month in Palo Alto is October, with an average of 499 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Palo Alto is October, with an average of 19.6 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Palo Alto?
The driest month in Palo Alto is March, with an average of 109 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Palo Alto is March, with an average of 4.3 in of precipitation.