Mammoth Lakes weather in October

Mammoth Lakes, United States
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October in Mammoth Lakes: cool, dry, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Mammoth Lakes · #887 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 47/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Mammoth Lakes climate normals — October

Daytime high16°C / 60°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Rainfall21 mm / 0.8 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity48%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall8.6 cm / 3.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Mammoth Lakes in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Mammoth Lakes?
October in Mammoth Lakes: cool, dry, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Mammoth Lakes on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
What is the weather like in Mammoth Lakes in October?
In October, Mammoth Lakes averages a daily high of 15.5°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 20.6 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mammoth Lakes in October?
Mammoth Lakes has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in October.
Does it snow in Mammoth Lakes in October?
Mammoth Lakes sees roughly 8.6 cm of snowfall in October.

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