As of this morning, the statewide average precipitation in Illinois was 0.34 inches. That makes it the second driest October on record. However, the forecast for Tuesday will move us down in the rankings. In the meantime, here is where we stand for dry Octobers:
| Rank | Year | Amount | Departure | Percent of Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1964 | 0.18 | -3.06 | 6% |
| 2 | 2015 | 0.34 | -2.90 | 11% |
| 3 | 1897 | 0.46 | -2.78 | 14% |
| 4 | 1908 | 0.50 | -2.78 | 15% |
| 5 | 1895 | 0.60 | -2.64 | 19% |
| 6 | 1952 | 0.67 | -2.57 | 21% |
| 7 | 1904 | 0.71 | -2.53 | 22% |
| 8 | 1956 | 0.72 | -2.52 | 22% |
| 9 | 1915 | 0.83 | -2.41 | 26% |
| 10 | 1963 | 0.93 | -2.31 | 29% |
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