Joliet, IL weather in November
November in Joliet: chilly, with some rain. Highs 49°F, lows 32°F, about 10 wet days.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:24 am / 4:47 pm | 6:58 am / 4:23 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 (25 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
- 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 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 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 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 61°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 40°F
- Wettest November1994: 6.1 in
- Driest November1999: 0.5 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 9, 1999)
- Lowest reading6°F (November 18, 2014)
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 | 49°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 32°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: St. Louis, MO229 mi · high 56°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Green Bay, WI207 mi · high 44°F · 10 wet days
How Joliet ranks in November
- Normal high301st warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days290th driest of 378
- Comfortable days240th most of 341
What to pack for Joliet in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 738 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Joliet in November?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 6°F (November 18, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Joliet in November?
About 10 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 1994 (6.1 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Joliet in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.3 in.
Is November a good time to visit Joliet?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Joliet (42 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Joliet Brandon Rd Dam (USC00114530), 1.9 mi SW of the city center, 543 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Chicago Midway Airport (USW00014819), 25 mi NE of the city center, 612 ft (71 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Chicago Midway Intl Arpt (725340-14819), 25 mi NE of the city center, 610 ft (69 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).