Elgin, IL weather in November
Elgin is chilly in November, with some rain: highs average 48°F and nights drop to about 30°F. There are about 10 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.4 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:25 am / 4:47 pm | 7:00 am / 4:22 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 am35°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from West Chicago Dupage Airport (9 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 below18 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 1.8 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 1.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 58°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 38°F
- Wettest November1994: 6.2 in
- Driest November1999: 0.6 in
- Highest reading76°F (November 2, 2016)
- Lowest reading4°F (November 13, 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 | 63°F | 48°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 30°F | 20°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -15°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Springfield, IL170 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI225 mi · high 42°F · 9 wet days
How Elgin ranks in November
- Normal high321st warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days289th driest of 378
- Comfortable days258th most of 341
What to pack for Elgin in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 785 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Elgin in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 4°F (most recently on November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Elgin 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 1994 (6.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Elgin in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Elgin?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Elgin (40 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Elgin (USC00112736), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 763 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: West Chicago Dupage Airport (USW00094892), 8.7 mi SSE of the city center, 754 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Chicago O'hare International Airport (725300-94846), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 672 ft (68 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).