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Rockford, IL Weather on October 16
October 16th in Rockford, IL typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 61°F and lows near 40°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 16th was in 2016 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (37°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of October 16th dates historically, with the wettest October 16th recording 0.87" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on October 16
Planning for October 16th in Rockford, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 16 Weather Records for Rockford
- •The all-time record high for October 16th in Rockford, IL is 77°F, set in 1998.
- •The coldest October 16th on record dropped to 27°F in 1991.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 16th in 13 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 16th was 11°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 16 ever in Rockford?
The warmest October 16 in Rockford, IL reached 77°F in 1998. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 61°F.
What was the coldest October 16 ever in Rockford?
The coldest October 16 in Rockford, IL dropped to 27°F in 1991. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 40°F.
What is the average temperature on October 16 in Rockford?
On October 16, Rockford averages a high of 61°F and a low of 40°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP.
How many years of weather data are available for October 16 in Rockford?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 16 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 16 Weather History in Rockford
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 59°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 57°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 54°F | 32°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2021 | 61°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 55°F | 30°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2019 | 55°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 59°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 63°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 75°F | 65°F | 0.17" | -- |
| 2015 | 54°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 63°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 53°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 71°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 60°F | 46°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 2010 | 75°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 48°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 59°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 67°F | 51°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 2006 | 56°F | 47°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 2005 | 65°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 46°F | 34°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2003 | 53°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 48°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 51°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 57°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 65°F | 45°F | 0.27" | -- |
| 1998 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 58°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 71°F | 57°F | 0.87" | -- |
| 1995 | 59°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 64°F | 52°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1992 | 45°F | 29°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1991 | 65°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 69°F | 41°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1988 | 72°F | 46°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1987 | 58°F | 50°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 1986 | 61°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 57°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 70°F | 41°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 1983 | 69°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 55°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 59°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 67°F | 48°F | 0.65" | -- |
| 1979 | 63°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 54°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 53°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 45°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 58°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 64°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 57°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 64°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 72°F | 50°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.