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Chicago, IL Weather on October 16
Chicago hits 83°F on October 16, defying fall's chill
October 16 in Chicago typically brings mild autumn weather with highs around 62°F, but the city has experienced dramatic swings across 55 years of records. The warmest day on record soared to 83°F in 1989, showcasing the potential for Indian summer conditions, while the coldest reading dipped to 35°F in 1991. This 48-degree range illustrates the unpredictability of mid-October weather in the Midwest.
What to Expect on October 16
Planning for October 16th in Chicago, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 16 ever in Chicago?
The warmest October 16 in Chicago, IL reached 83°F in 1989. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 62°F.
What was the coldest October 16 ever in Chicago?
The coldest October 16 in Chicago, IL dropped to 35°F in 1991. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 47°F.
What is the average temperature on October 16 in Chicago?
On October 16, Chicago averages a high of 62°F and a low of 47°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CHICAGO GRANT PARK.
How many years of weather data are available for October 16 in Chicago?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 16 in Chicago, IL, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 16 Weather History in Chicago
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64°F | 57°F | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 55°F | 41°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 54°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 55°F | 43°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 59°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 54°F | 39°F | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 52°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 2018 | 58°F | 36°F | -- | -- |
| 2017 | 63°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 2016 | 70°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 2015 | 55°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 2014 | 57°F | 52°F | -- | -- |
| 2013 | 54°F | 48°F | -- | -- |
| 2012 | 69°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 2011 | 63°F | 52°F | -- | -- |
| 2010 | 73°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 2009 | 48°F | 42°F | -- | -- |
| 2008 | 59°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 2007 | 70°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 2006 | 56°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 2005 | 59°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 2004 | 46°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 55°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 50°F | 38°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2001 | 53°F | 41°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2000 | 60°F | 47°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1999 | 70°F | 52°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1998 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 54°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 68°F | 58°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1995 | 61°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 71°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 70°F | 59°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1992 | 54°F | 43°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1991 | 57°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 62°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 83°F | 53°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1988 | 77°F | 56°F | 1.15" | -- |
| 1987 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 55°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 67°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 72°F | 52°F | 0.4" | -- |
| 1983 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 61°F | 41°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1981 | 62°F | 47°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1980 | 71°F | 50°F | 0.34" | -- |
| 1979 | 65°F | 52°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 1978 | 52°F | 42°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1977 | 57°F | 36°F | 0.19" | -- |
| 1976 | 58°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 52°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1974 | 63°F | 44°F | -- | -- |
| 1973 | 57°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 1972 | 67°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1971 | 64°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CHICAGO GRANT PARK
How Has October 16 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Chicago, IL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.