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Weather Almanac: Vernon Hills, IL 60061

🗓️ Historical norms for October

September November
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
October avg. precipitation
🌧️ 2.92"
October days below freezing
📉 ≈4.7 days
Average October lows 39°F – 44°F
USDA Zone
6a
Annual extreme lows -10°F to -5°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 16
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 30
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: MUNDELEIN 4WSW (USC00115961)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: MUNDELEIN 4WSW (USC00115961)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: MUNDELEIN 4WSW (USC00115961)