Rockford Weather in October

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Rockford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Rockford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Nightly temperature 4.4°C 39.9°F
Average temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Rockford with around 72mm 2.8 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Rockford

Rockford average temperature in October

October rainfall

Rockford average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Rockford 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 Rockford in October 2024.

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Rockford weather stats

Rockford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: February 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -3.4°C 25.9°F
Wettest month: June 113mm 4.4ins
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