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Quad Cities, IA/IL Weather: Highs Near 74 by Wednesday Oct 21
Davenport, IA – Residents across eastern Iowa and western Illinois can expect a stretch of mild October weather this week, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the low to mid 70s by Wednesday as
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-18T20:52:16.948Z
Davenport, IA – Residents across eastern Iowa and western Illinois can expect a stretch of mild October weather this week, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the low to mid 70s by Wednesday as sunshine and calmer winds return to the Quad Cities region.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, mostly clear skies and dry conditions will continue through the middle of the week, with temperatures gradually warming following a gusty Sunday afternoon.
The forecast covers communities across the Davenport Bettendorf and Rock Island Moline metropolitan area, along with surrounding portions of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois.
Temperatures Climb Through Wednesday Sunday night will bring clear skies and overnight temperatures ranging from 39 to 43 degrees across the region.
Monday, October 19, will feature partly cloudy skies with afternoon highs between 66 and 71 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 41 to 46 degrees.
Tuesday will bring mostly sunny skies, with temperatures reaching 66 to 72 degrees before dropping into the mid 40s to around 50 overnight.
The warmest conditions are expected Wednesday, when afternoon highs climb between 69 and 74 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Wednesday night's lows are forecast between 48 and 52 degrees.
Gusty Winds Ease Across the Region After a breezy Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service expects winds to decrease Sunday evening.
Relatively light winds are forecast through Wednesday, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities, agricultural operations and fall travel.
The combination of sunshine, mild afternoons and limited wind could offer comfortable conditions for residents planning yardwork or other outdoor projects.
What Residents Should Expect Although afternoon temperatures will gradually increase, mornings will remain noticeably cooler, particularly Monday when some communities could begin the day near 40 degrees.
Residents heading outdoors early may still need jackets before temperatures warm during the afternoon.
The National Weather Service expects the fair weather pattern to continue through at least Wednesday, with no significant precipitation highlighted in the current outlook.
Residents can monitor updated local forecasts at weather.gov as the week progresses.