Weather on October 17
Elgin, IL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
39°F
Warmest
2016
69°F avg
Coldest
1992
35°F avg
About This Date
October 17th in Elgin, IL typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 60°F and lows near 39°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 2016 (69°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (35°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 4.01" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for October 17th in Elgin, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69° | 54° | 61° | — | — |
| 2024 | 59° | 30° | 45° | — | — |
| 2023 | 55° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 2022 | 54° | 33° | 43° | — | — |
| 2021 | 59° | 37° | 48° | — | — |
| 2020 | 52° | 32° | 42° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 52° | 37° | 44° | — | — |
| 2018 | 58° | 29° | 43° | — | — |
| 2017 | 63° | 39° | 51° | — | — |
| 2016warmest | 73° | 64° | 69° | 0.08" | — |
| 2015 | 55° | 28° | 42° | — | — |
| 2014 | 57° | 48° | 53° | — | — |
| 2013 | 52° | 45° | 48° | 0.2" | — |
| 2012 | 68° | 40° | 54° | — | — |
| 2011 | 60° | 40° | 50° | 0.28" | — |
| 2010 | 71° | 39° | 55° | — | — |
| 2009 | 47° | 33° | 40° | — | — |
| 2008 | 59° | 36° | 47° | — | — |
| 2007 | 67° | 46° | 56° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 56° | 49° | 52° | 2.11" | — |
| 2005 | 65° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 2004 | 47° | 29° | 38° | — | — |
| 2003 | 55° | 30° | 43° | — | — |
| 2002 | 51° | 32° | 42° | — | — |
| 2001 | 51° | 31° | 41° | — | — |
| 2000 | 69° | 42° | 56° | — | — |
| 1999 | 66° | 41° | 54° | 0.13" | — |
| 1998 | 79° | 55° | 67° | 0.94" | — |
| 1997 | 55° | 33° | 44° | — | — |
| 1996 | 70° | 54° | 62° | 0.76" | — |
| 1995 | 59° | 34° | 46° | — | — |
| 1994 | 73° | 57° | 65° | 0.25" | — |
| 1993 | 60° | 49° | 54° | 1.4" | — |
| 1992coldest | 45° | 26° | 35° | — | — |
| 1991 | 60° | 31° | 45° | — | — |
| 1990 | 66° | 49° | 57° | — | — |
| 1989 | 67° | 40° | 53° | 0.53" | — |
| 1988 | 73° | 44° | 59° | — | — |
| 1987 | 73° | 47° | 60° | 0.84" | — |
| 1986 | 58° | 41° | 49° | — | — |
| 1985 | 57° | 34° | 45° | — | — |
| 1984 | 71° | 41° | 56° | 0.41" | — |
| 1983 | — | 33° | — | — | — |
| 1982 | 53° | 33° | 43° | — | — |
| 1981 | 62° | 37° | 50° | — | — |
| 1980 | 71° | 46° | 59° | 4.01" | — |
| 1979 | 60° | 50° | 55° | — | — |
| 1978 | 50° | 30° | 40° | 0.1" | — |
| 1977 | 51° | 30° | 41° | — | — |
| 1976 | 46° | 28° | 37° | — | — |
| 1975 | 59° | 33° | 46° | — | — |
| 1974 | 64° | 37° | 51° | — | — |
| 1973 | 55° | 30° | 43° | — | — |
| 1971 | 72° | 50° | 61° | — | — |
54 years of data from ELGIN WATER