Weather on October 2 at Indiana Dunes

Indiana Dunes National Park

INMidwest600 ft elevation
Avg High71°F
Avg Low49°F
Warmest201977°F
Coldest197439°F

Based on 55 years of data from Gary, IN

Planning Your Visit

October 2nd in Indiana Dunes National Park (via Gary, IN) typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 49°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 2nd was in 2019 (77°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (39°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of October 2nd dates historically, with the wettest October 2nd recording 3.68" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for October 2nd in Indiana Dunes? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202581°F57°F----
202469°F48°F0"0"
202380°F58°F0"0"
202264°F49°F0"0"
202178°F64°F----
202058°F43°F2.03"0"
201989°F65°F0.03"0"
201875°F40°F----
201771°F51°F0"0"
201666°F53°F0.05"0"
201558°F46°F0"0"
201469°F52°F0.25"0"
201378°F62°F0"0"
201261°F52°F0"0"
201152°F35°F0"0"
201072°F53°F1.37"0"
200959°F42°F2.59"0"
200857°F50°F1.88"0"
200765°F58°F0"0"
200672°F53°F0.08"0"
200580°F58°F0"0"
200473°F47°F0.89"0"
200355°F37°F0"0"
200282°F68°F0.1"0"
200176°F50°F0"0"
200081°F59°F0"0"
199962°F36°F0"0"
199860°F42°F1.4"0"
199775°F44°F----
199669°F42°F0.08"0"
199580°F43°F0"0"
199463°F47°F0"0"
199364°F42°F0"0"
199277°F50°F0"0"
199181°F61°F0"0"
199074°F40°F0"0"
198978°F57°F0"0"
198870°F53°F3.68"0"
198772°F31°F0"0"
198667°F59°F0.05"0"
198563°F32°F0"0"
198469°F36°F0"0"
198386°F49°F0"0"
198281°F55°F0"0"
198159°F34°F0.56"0"
198083°F32°F0.25"0"
197972°F51°F1.8"0"
197873°F44°F0.03"0"
197766°F50°F0.94"0"
197684°F48°F0"0"
197554°F40°F0.58"0"
197447°F31°F0"0"
197372°F60°F0.46"0"
197277°F48°F0"0"
197189°F62°F0"0"

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