Rockford, IL weather in November
In November, Rockford sees highs around 47°F and lows around 31°F: chilly, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.3 in.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.3 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 | 36°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:29 am / 4:50 pm | 7:04 am / 4:25 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 am34°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (5 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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 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 2.3 in; a dry November brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.3 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 37°F
- Wettest November2015: 5.5 in
- Driest November2007: 0.4 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 9, 2020)
- Lowest reading1°F (November 29, 1995)
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 | 62°F | 47°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 31°F | 20°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -15°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Springfield, IL173 mi · high 53°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Rochester, MN209 mi · high 42°F · 9 wet days
How Rockford ranks in November
- Normal high327th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days239th driest of 378
- Comfortable days259th most of 341
What to pack for Rockford in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 786 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 Rockford in November?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 1°F (November 29, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Rockford in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (5.6 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Rockford in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Rockford?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rockford (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, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (USW00094822), 5.4 mi S of the city center, 730 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Greater Rockford Airport (725430-94822), 5.4 mi S of the city center, 725 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).