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Weather Almanac: Chicago, IL 60626

🗓️ Historical norms for October

September November
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
October avg. precipitation
🌧️ 3.24"
October days below freezing
📉 ≈0.2 days
Average October lows ≈49.2°F
USDA Zone
6a
Annual extreme lows -10°F to -5°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 17
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Oct 1
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H: Normal High Temp
L: Normal Low Temp
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO NORTHERLY IS (USC00111550)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN (USC00111497)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN (USC00111497)