Springfield, IL weather in October
October in Springfield: mild, with some rain. Highs 67°F, lows 45°F, about 9 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:54 am / 6:41 pm | 7:26 am / 5:58 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am48°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield Capital Airport (4 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 64% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 30%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below4 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry October brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 73°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 60°F
- Wettest October2009: 11.3 in
- Driest October2010: 1.0 in
- Highest reading93°F (October 3, 2006)
- Lowest reading19°F (October 19, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 67°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 45°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 13 | 5 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.1 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -13°F from September and -14°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Rockford, IL173 mi · high 62°F · 10 wet days
How Springfield ranks in October
- Normal high220th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days250th driest of 378
- Comfortable days129th most of 340
What to pack for Springfield in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 20; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 5. All frost dates for Springfield.
Heating and cooling
October has 310 heating degree days and 30 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Springfield in October?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 19°F (October 19, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (11.3 in); the driest was in 2010 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Springfield?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (62 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield Capital Airport (USW00093822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 594 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (724390-93822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 590 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.