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Rockford, IL Weather on October 9
October 9th in Rockford, IL typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 43°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 9th was in 2018 (74°F average), while the coldest was 1993 (38°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 22% of October 9th dates historically, with the wettest October 9th recording 1.84" of rain. The last decade has been 5.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 9
Planning for October 9th in Rockford, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 9 Weather Records for Rockford
- •The all-time record high for October 9th in Rockford, IL is 90°F, set in 2010.
- •The coldest October 9th on record dropped to 26°F in 2000.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on October 9th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 9th in 3 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 9th was 15°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 9 ever in Rockford?
The warmest October 9 in Rockford, IL reached 90°F in 2010. That is 24°F above the long-term average high of 66°F.
What was the coldest October 9 ever in Rockford?
The coldest October 9 in Rockford, IL dropped to 26°F in 2000. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 43°F.
What is the average temperature on October 9 in Rockford?
On October 9, Rockford averages a high of 66°F and a low of 43°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP.
How many years of weather data are available for October 9 in Rockford?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 9 in Rockford, 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 9 Weather History in Rockford
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 75°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 58°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 69°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 71°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 84°F | 65°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2017 | 82°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 68°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 62°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 62°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 65°F | 40°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 2011 | 81°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 90°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 47°F | 33°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 2008 | 69°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 68°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 64°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 75°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 67°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 57°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 63°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 69°F | 46°F | 0.21" | -- |
| 1996 | 55°F | 36°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1995 | 70°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 54°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 46°F | 30°F | 0.22" | -- |
| 1992 | 55°F | 42°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1991 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 45°F | 42°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1989 | 58°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 66°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 54°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 56°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 61°F | 42°F | 1.69" | -- |
| 1984 | 67°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 57°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 69°F | 52°F | 1.84" | -- |
| 1981 | 64°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 70°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 49°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 72°F | 45°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1977 | 54°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 56°F | 36°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1975 | 72°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 59°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 57°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 51°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Rockford, IL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.