The weather in October in Highland Park

It's cool to moderate in October in Highland Park with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 15°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Highland Park. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Highland Park, Illinois. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2018, Highland Park reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 124 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,0 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Highland Park

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Highland Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Highland Park New York
Average temperature 17°C 21°C
Max. temperature 22°C 26°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 124 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 15 days 13 days
Total snowfall 1,0 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Highland Park with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Highland Park is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Highland Park, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Highland Park

Temperature in October in Highland Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Highland Park, Illinois. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Highland Park

Total precipitation in October in Highland Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Highland Park

Snowfall in October in Highland Park per year

Daily UV index in October in Highland Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Highland Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Highland Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Highland Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.