East Elmhurst Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in East Elmhurst

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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17.9°C
Avg Low
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7.7°C
Avg Temp
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12.8°C
Avg Rain
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106 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
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1.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

East Elmhurst October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in East Elmhurst, with average highs near 17.9°C and lows around 7.7°C (mean 12.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

East Elmhurst October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in East Elmhurst. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in East Elmhurst was 2017 — when the month averaged 16.7°C — while the coldest was 1988 at 9.7°C. Typical October days reach 17.9°C with nights near 7.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.4°C→14.3°C+1.9°C
Max Temp17.8°C→19.4°C+1.6°C
Min Temp7.0°C→9.2°C+2.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–11.0°C5 yr (11%)
11.0°C–13.0°C23 yr (51%)
13.0°C–15.0°C13 yr (29%)
15.0°C–17.0°C4 yr (9%)

East Elmhurst October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in East Elmhurst, averaging 106 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2005 with 376 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 3 mm.

East Elmhurst October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in East Elmhurst during October averages 77%. The most humid Octobers were 2011 and 2021 at 84%, and the least humid was 2024 at 67%.

East Elmhurst October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 3.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in East Elmhurst. The sunniest October was 2024 at 3.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2005 at 2.5.

East Elmhurst October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in East Elmhurst during October is 1.5 m/s. The windiest Octobers were 2006, 2019 and 2025, among others at 1.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1994 at 1.2 m/s.

What October Feels Like in East Elmhurst

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Cold
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in East Elmhurst

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore East Elmhurst Weather by Month

East Elmhurst October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.8°C12.2°C12.5°C13.7°C14.2°C+2.4°C
Avg High17.2°C17.5°C17.5°C18.5°C19.2°C+2°C
Avg Low6.4°C7.0°C7.6°C8.8°C9.2°C+2.8°C
Avg Rain91 mm99 mm125 mm108 mm106 mm+16 mm

Extreme October Records in East Elmhurst

🔥Warmest October33.1°C2019
🧊Coldest October-3.3°C2020
🌧️Wettest October376 mm2005
🏜️Driest October3 mm2024
🌬️Windiest October1.7 m/s2005

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in East Elmhurst have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -3.3°C (2020) to a record high of 33.1°C (2019).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm, with a wettest year of 376 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.8°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is October a Good Time to Visit East Elmhurst?

A good time to visit East Elmhurst

October is a good time to visit East Elmhurst, with days averaging 17.9°C and nights around 7.7°C (mean 12.8°C, warmer than East Elmhurst's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See East Elmhurst's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

East Elmhurst Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in East Elmhurst, with average highs near 17.9°C and lows around 7.7°C (mean 12.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 106 mm of rainfall in East Elmhurst, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 376 mm (2005), and the driest just 3 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 1.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How October has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.8°C to 19.4°C and overnight lows from 7°C to 9.2°C over the same span.
October Weather in East Elmhurst, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.8°C13.8°C8.7°C29.4°C2.6°C122 mm72%1.7 m/s3.3
202421.2°C15.0°C8.7°C28.7°C3.4°C3 mm67%1.3 m/s3.8
202318.9°C14.3°C9.6°C27.4°C4.5°C91 mm84%1.3 m/s3.2
202217.7°C12.8°C8.0°C23.7°C2.1°C134 mm79%1.5 m/s3
202120.3°C15.7°C11.2°C25.6°C5.2°C155 mm84%1.5 m/s3
202018.2°C13.6°C9.0°C24.3°C-3.3°C133 mm79%1.5 m/s2.8
201919.2°C14.6°C10.0°C33.1°C3.2°C157 mm76%1.7 m/s2.8
201817.1°C12.8°C8.4°C26.9°C0.3°C110 mm83%1.6 m/s2.9
2017 🔥21.9°C16.7°C11.4°C28.0°C3.7°C147 mm74%1.6 m/s3.3
201619.3°C13.9°C8.6°C28.1°C0.9°C88 mm75%1.5 m/s3.1
201517.3°C12.2°C7.1°C24.0°C-1.6°C99 mm75%1.6 m/s3.3
201418.5°C13.9°C9.2°C25.2°C2.0°C103 mm76%1.6 m/s2.9
201319.5°C14.1°C8.8°C28.4°C0.9°C23 mm74%1.5 m/s3.1
201218.0°C13.7°C9.4°C26.1°C0.0°C111 mm82%1.5 m/s2.7
201116.6°C12.1°C7.6°C26.0°C-0.7°C123 mm84%1.5 m/s3.2
201017.2°C12.5°C7.7°C22.5°C2.4°C116 mm80%1.6 m/s3.2
200916.3°C11.8°C7.2°C23.2°C0.5°C131 mm78%1.6 m/s2.8
200816.8°C11.6°C6.4°C25.0°C-0.8°C91 mm77%1.5 m/s3.5
200721.5°C16.4°C11.3°C31.3°C1.5°C142 mm79%1.5 m/s3
200617.0°C11.8°C6.6°C25.4°C-0.6°C155 mm78%1.7 m/s3.2
2005 🌧️17.5°C13.3°C9.1°C28.0°C-0.1°C376 mm84%1.7 m/s2.5
200416.2°C11.8°C7.5°C22.7°C3.5°C38 mm82%1.4 m/s3.1
200316.1°C11.2°C6.4°C25.1°C-0.4°C128 mm80%1.6 m/s3
200216.2°C11.7°C7.1°C28.9°C-0.8°C147 mm79%1.5 m/s2.8
200119.1°C13.2°C7.3°C26.5°C-1.0°C21 mm68%1.6 m/s3.7
200018.2°C12.6°C6.9°C26.6°C0.2°C21 mm72%1.4 m/s3.2
199916.7°C11.3°C6.0°C22.0°C0.3°C77 mm81%1.4 m/s3.5
199817.8°C12.7°C7.5°C24.9°C2.0°C78 mm73%1.5 m/s3.1
199717.7°C12.2°C6.6°C28.8°C-0.8°C54 mm70%1.4 m/s3.4
199616.5°C11.5°C6.6°C22.9°C0.1°C174 mm80%1.6 m/s3.3
199519.4°C14.0°C8.6°C26.6°C2.2°C195 mm80%1.6 m/s3.3
199417.4°C11.7°C6.0°C22.4°C1.8°C34 mm74%1.2 m/s3.5
199315.8°C10.9°C6.1°C23.6°C0.3°C111 mm78%1.6 m/s3.3
199216.3°C10.8°C5.3°C24.5°C-0.9°C43 mm71%1.5 m/s3.1
199118.0°C12.8°C7.6°C24.8°C0.8°C68 mm79%1.6 m/s3.1
199019.1°C14.2°C9.4°C26.0°C-1.6°C156 mm76%1.6 m/s3.5
198917.5°C12.3°C7.2°C23.3°C1.0°C182 mm83%1.5 m/s3.1
1988 ❄️15.0°C9.7°C4.5°C25.1°C-2.6°C72 mm73%1.6 m/s3.1
198715.4°C9.8°C4.2°C20.6°C-1.0°C106 mm79%1.5 m/s3.4
198617.7°C12.2°C6.8°C27.0°C0.3°C58 mm73%1.4 m/s3.2
198517.9°C12.6°C7.3°C23.9°C-1.3°C43 mm76%1.5 m/s3.2
198419.8°C14.5°C9.3°C24.6°C0.6°C70 mm75%1.3 m/s3.3
198317.0°C12.0°C7.0°C25.9°C-2.7°C137 mm77%1.5 m/s—
198218.4°C12.5°C6.7°C26.7°C-1.5°C38 mm69%1.4 m/s—
198115.8°C10.3°C4.8°C22.2°C-0.7°C109 mm74%1.6 m/s—

Actual recorded October data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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East Elmhurst October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in East Elmhurst in October?▼

The average high in October is around 17.9°C with lows near 7.7°C (mean 12.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in East Elmhurst in October?▼

October averages 106 mm of rainfall in East Elmhurst, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 376 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest October on record in East Elmhurst?▼

The hottest October reached 33.1°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to -3.3°C in 2020.

Has October in East Elmhurst gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.8°C to 19.4°C and overnight lows from 7°C to 9.2°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit East Elmhurst?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in East Elmhurst and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.9°C daytime highs and 7.7°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in East Elmhurst?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in East Elmhurst, averaging 12.8°C.

What should I pack for East Elmhurst in October?▼

For October in East Elmhurst, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.9°C and lows of 7.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is East Elmhurst humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is East Elmhurst in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 1.5 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 1.7 m/s (2005).

Which October had the most rainfall in East Elmhurst?▼

The wettest October on record was 2005 with 376 mm. On average, October sees 106 mm.

Where does this October weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in East Elmhurst behaves each October, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for October specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.