Chicago Weather in October: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
13.6°C
56.5°F
High temperature
17.4°C
63.4°F
Low temperature
9.9°C
49.8°F
Feels like
12.8°C
55°F
Rainy days
17 days
Rainfall level
2.16mm
0.09 inch
Cloud coverage
67.7%
Wind speed
24.3km/h
15.1mph
Daylight time
11:04:20
UV index
3
1
clear day
22.7°C
73.0°F
2
partly cloudy day
23.1°C
74.0°F
3
partly cloudy day
24.2°C
76.0°F
4
partly cloudy day
24.9°C
77.0°F
5
rain
19.8°C
68.0°F
6
rain
11.9°C
53.0°F
7
partly cloudy day
10.7°C
51.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
10.2°C
50.0°F
9
partly cloudy day
10.0°C
50.0°F
10
partly cloudy day
11.0°C
52.0°F
11
rain
12.2°C
54.0°F
12
rain
14.0°C
57.0°F
13
rain
14.0°C
57.0°F
14
rain
12.4°C
54.0°F
15
rain
11.1°C
52.0°F
16
cloudy
10.9°C
52.0°F
17
partly cloudy day
10.7°C
51.0°F
18
rain
13.4°C
56.0°F
19
rain
13.6°C
56.0°F
20
rain
12.4°C
54.0°F
21
rain
11.7°C
53.0°F
22
partly cloudy day
9.9°C
50.0°F
23
partly cloudy day
12.6°C
55.0°F
24
partly cloudy day
20.6°C
69.0°F
25
rain
17.8°C
64.0°F
26
rain
19.4°C
67.0°F
27
rain
17.4°C
63.0°F
28
rain
7.7°C
46.0°F
29
rain
7.3°C
45.0°F
30
partly cloudy day
3.1°C
38.0°F
31
snow
0.5°C
33.0°F

In October, Chicago experiences mild temperatures with an average high of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and an average low of 9.9°C (49.8°F). The city sees a fair amount of precipitation, with an average of 2.16 inches and a 54.8% chance of rain. The windy city also has an average wind speed of 24.3 km/h (15.1 mph).

Chicago’s October weather marks the transition from summer to winter, with temperatures dropping compared to the previous months but still remaining relatively mild. Residents and visitors can enjoy the beautiful fall colors and take part in various outdoor activities before the colder winter months set in.

What is the temperature in Chicago in October?

Average air temperature in Chicago is 13.6°C (56.5°F) in October. The outside temperature in Chicago feels like 12.8°C (55°F) on a typical October day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 17.4°C (63.4°F) and feels like 17°C (62.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 9.9°C (49.8°F) which feels like 8.3°C (47°F).

Daily Temperature in Chicago in October 0°C / 32.0°F 5°C / 41.0°F 10°C / 50.0°F 15°C / 59.0°F 20°C / 68.0°F 25°C / 77.0°F 30°C / 86.0°F 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How hot is Chicago in October?

The hot temperature in October in Chicago rises to 30.4°C (86.7°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 67.6% humidity. During hottest days of October it feels like 29.4 °C (84.9°F). The average maximum temp in Chicago is 17.4°C (84.9°F) during day time in October.

How cold is Chicago in October?

The coldest temp in Chicago in October drops to -1.7°C (28.9°F) during the cold nights. With 24.3km/h (15.1mph) winds and 67.6% humidity it feels like -5.5°C (22.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 9.9°C (49.8°F) during night time in October.

Does it rain in Chicago in October?

Yes, it rains for 17 days in Chicago, United States in October averaging 2.16 mm of precipitation. Chicago has a 54.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of October.

How much does it rain in Chicago throughout October?

Chicago has 2.16 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in October. It rains for an average of 17 days out of the entire month.

Does it snow in Chicago in October?

Yes, it snows in Chicago during October. The average snowfall is 0.03 cm (0.01 inch) per day. And there is 0 cm (0 inch) of snow on the ground.

Is Chicago windy in October?

The average speed of wind in Chicago, United States during October is 24.3km/h (15.1mph) and average windgust is 41.3km/h (25.7mph). On some days in October wind can reach up to 36.1km/h (22.4mph).

Daily wind speed in Chicago in October 0km/h (0mph) 10km/h (6mph) 20km/h (12mph) 30km/h (19mph) 40km/h (25mph) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

What is the direction of the wind in Chicago in October?

Most days of October the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Chicago.

What are the humidity levels in Chicago in October?

The average humidity levels in Chicago in October are 67.6%. Daily humidity levels in Chicago range from 48.2% to 85.4% during October.

Daily humidity levels in Chicago in October 0% 22% 44% 66% 88% 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How many hours of daylight are in Chicago in October?

Chicago has 11 hours 04 minutes of daylight in October on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Chicago in October is at 7:04:01 and the sunset is at 18:08:21.

What is the cloud coverage in Chicago in October?

Clouds cover 67.7% of the sky on average throughout October in Chicago. The cloud coverage ranges from 8.9% to 100% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in October in Chicago?

The average UV index in Chicago is 3 in October. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 7.

What is the solar radiation in Chicago in October?

The average solar radiation is 36.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Chicago during October. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 3.5 W/m2 to 72.8 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during October in Chicago?

The average solar energy during October in Chicago is 3.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.1 MJ/m2, to 6.2 MJ/m2 during October.

Are there severe weather risks in Chicago in October?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Chicago, United States in October.

What is the air pressure in Chicago in October?

On average the air pressure in Chicago in October is 1015.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1004.9 mb to 1024.3 mb.

What is the visibility in Chicago in October?

The average daylight visibility in Chicago in October is 15.3 km (9.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.4 km (6.5 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout October.

What is the dew point in Chicago in October?

The average dew point in Chicago during October is 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Where is the data for Chicago climate in October coming from?

The climate data for Chicago, Illinois, United States in October is collected from the following weather stations.

  • CHICAGO OHARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, IL US
  • CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT, IL US
  • CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AIRPORT, IL US
  • FW1983 Skokie IL US
  • KMDW
  • KORD
  • KPWK