Weather on October 17
South Bend, IN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
41°F
Warmest
2016
71°F avg
Coldest
2002
37°F avg
About This Date
October 17th in South Bend, IN typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 61°F and lows near 41°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 2016 (71°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (37°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 8.81" of rain. The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 17th in South Bend, IN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 2024 | 62° | 30° | 46° | — | — |
| 2023 | 62° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 2022 | 45° | 34° | 39° | 2.84" | — |
| 2021 | 63° | 41° | 52° | — | — |
| 2020 | 61° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 2019 | 50° | 42° | 46° | — | — |
| 2018 | 47° | 35° | 41° | — | — |
| 2017 | 70° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 2016warmest | 80° | 63° | 71° | — | — |
| 2015 | 48° | 31° | 40° | — | — |
| 2014 | 65° | 50° | 57° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 52° | 42° | 47° | 0.28" | — |
| 2012 | 71° | 56° | 63° | 0.61" | — |
| 2011 | 58° | 39° | 48° | — | — |
| 2010 | 65° | 39° | 52° | — | — |
| 2009 | 51° | 33° | 42° | — | — |
| 2008 | 57° | 39° | 48° | 0.05" | — |
| 2007 | 74° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 2006 | 56° | 49° | 52° | 2.46" | — |
| 2005 | 63° | 36° | 49° | 0.41" | — |
| 2004 | 48° | 35° | 42° | — | — |
| 2003 | 54° | 30° | 42° | — | — |
| 2002coldest | 45° | 29° | 37° | 0.1" | — |
| 2001 | 49° | 35° | 42° | 0.33" | — |
| 2000 | 62° | 42° | 52° | — | — |
| 1999 | 55° | 39° | 47° | — | — |
| 1998 | 74° | 63° | 68° | 0.1" | — |
| 1997 | 55° | 36° | 45° | — | — |
| 1996 | 78° | 51° | 65° | 5.44" | — |
| 1995 | 74° | 33° | 53° | — | — |
| 1994 | 79° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1993 | 60° | 39° | 50° | 1.12" | — |
| 1992 | 47° | 32° | 39° | — | — |
| 1991 | 70° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1990 | 78° | 60° | 69° | 1.52" | — |
| 1989 | 48° | 38° | 43° | 0.46" | — |
| 1988 | 63° | 52° | 57° | 8.81" | — |
| 1987 | 57° | 48° | 53° | 0.18" | — |
| 1986 | 54° | 39° | 46° | — | — |
| 1985 | 70° | 38° | 54° | — | — |
| 1984 | 70° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1983 | 60° | 42° | 51° | — | — |
| 1982 | 51° | 29° | 40° | — | — |
| 1981 | 63° | 41° | 52° | 0.81" | — |
| 1980 | 69° | 55° | 62° | 1.52" | — |
| 1979 | 66° | 54° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 1978 | 56° | 31° | 43° | — | — |
| 1977 | 61° | 31° | 46° | — | — |
| 1976 | 47° | 34° | 40° | — | — |
| 1975 | 53° | 42° | 48° | — | — |
| 1974 | 64° | 39° | 52° | — | — |
| 1973 | 57° | 40° | 48° | — | — |
| 1972 | 54° | 31° | 42° | — | — |
| 1971 | 68° | 54° | 61° | — | — |
55 years of data from S BEND