Chicago, IL weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Chicago in November, with highs near 50°F and lows near 35°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:23 am / 4:45 pm | 6:57 am / 4:20 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Chicago Midway Airport (7 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry November brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 59°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 40°F
- Wettest November2003: 6.3 in
- Driest November1999: 0.7 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 8, 2020)
- Lowest reading9°F (November 12, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 50°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 35°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Wisconsin Dells, WI163 mi · high 44°F · 8 wet days
How Chicago ranks in November
- Normal high291st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days295th driest of 378
- Comfortable days246th most of 341
What to pack for Chicago in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
November has 679 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Chicago in November?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 9°F (November 12, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Chicago in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (6.3 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Chicago in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Chicago?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chicago (41 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Chicago Midway Airport 3SW (USC00111577), 10 mi SW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Chicago Midway Airport (USW00014819), 6.9 mi SW of the city center, 612 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Chicago Midway Intl Arpt (725340-14819), 7.1 mi SW of the city center, 610 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).