Galena, IL weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Galena in November, with highs near 47°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 2.0 in.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.0 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 4:55 pm | 7:10 am / 4:30 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.3 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 am32°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dubuque Rgnl Airport (14 mi away); average wind 11 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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry November brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.0 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 November1996: average high 38°F
- Wettest November1992: 7.4 in
- Driest November2007: 0.2 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 9, 1999)
- Lowest reading1°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 | 47°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 29°F | 19°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Springfield, IL185 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Rochester, MN151 mi · high 42°F · 9 wet days
How Galena ranks in November
- Normal high325th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days214th driest of 378
- Comfortable days263rd most of 341
What to pack for Galena in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 803 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 Galena in November?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 1°F (most recently on November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Galena in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (7.4 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Galena in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Galena?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Galena (40 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Bellevue L&D 12 (USC00130608), 11 mi S of the city center, 603 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Galena (USC00113312), 2.5 mi ESE of the city center, 822 ft (190 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Dubuque Rgnl Airport (USW00094908), 14 mi W of the city center, 1,056 ft (424 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dubuque Regional Airport (725470-94908), 14 mi W of the city center, 1,040 ft (408 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).