Weather forecast for 10 daysRancho Santa Margarita, CA

Weather forecast for the weekend

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 82°F
  • 59°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphWSW 254°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 6:57 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:13 pm PDT
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Today, on Sunday, October 18, a pleasant, mostly sunny outlook is in place.
The maximum temperature will be a moderately hot 82.4°F, while the minimum expected temperature is a refreshing 59°F.
Today, it will be warmer, and the temperature will align more with September's typical maximum of 79.7°F.
Sunrise was at 6:57 am and sunset will be at 6:13 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 16min.

10-day overview

Daily temperatures

Warmest day: tomorrow 84°C.
Coldest day: Thursday 68°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: Thursday 65%.

Long-term weather forecast

  • Sunday
  • Oct 18, 2026
  • 82°F
  • 59°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphWSW 254°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 6:57 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:13 pm PDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 19, 2026
  • 84°F
  • 57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 6:58 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:11 pm PDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 20, 2026
  • 81°F
  • 57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 177°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 6:59 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:10 pm PDT
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  • Wednesday
  • Oct 21, 2026
  • 75°F
  • 55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 0.47"
  • Wind: 10mphS 171°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:00 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:09 pm PDT
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  • Thursday
  • Oct 22, 2026
  • 68°F
  • 54°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 8mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:01 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:08 pm PDT
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  • Friday
  • Oct 23, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 55°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphW 261°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:01 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:07 pm PDT
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  • Saturday
  • Oct 24, 2026
  • 81°F
  • 57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNW 328°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:02 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:06 pm PDT
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  • Sunday
  • Oct 25, 2026
  • 81°F
  • 55°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphW 271°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:03 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:05 pm PDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 26, 2026
  • 79°F
  • 55°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:04 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:04 pm PDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 27, 2026
  • 75°F
  • 54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:05 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:03 pm PDT
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Mixed conditions are forecasted for the coming ten days, and a mix of sunny, cloudy, rain-filled and thunderstorm-prone weather is expected.
Rain is forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday.
Significant changes in temperature are expected throughout the forecast window. Maximum temperatures are forecasted between 68°F and 84.2°F, while the nighttime low will be mostly stable, as the lowest temperatures will remain in the range of 53.6°F to 59°F.
Expect the hottest day on Monday, with temperatures peaking at 84.2°F; the coldest day will be Thursday, with a maximum of 68°F.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 19:15:25 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Today, expect plenty of sunshine and only a few scattered clouds.

Today, the highest temperature will be 82.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 59°F.
The highest temperature will be relatively higher than the average maximum of 75.2°F in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Rancho Santa Margarita, sunrise was at 6:57 am and sunset will be at 6:13 pm (PDT).

In Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the length of the day today will be 11h and 16min.