Des Plaines Weather in October

What's the weather like in Des Plaines (Illinois) in October 2024?

The climate in Des Plaines during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Des Plaines and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Des Plaines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.2°C 62.9°F
Nightly temperature 5.9°C 42.5°F
Average temperature 11.5°C 52.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Des Plaines

Des Plaines average temperature in October

October rainfall

Des Plaines average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Des Plaines average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Des Plaines in October 2024.

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Des Plaines weather stats

Des Plaines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2°C 28.4°F
Wettest month: July 104mm 4.1ins
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