Springfield, IL weather in November
November in Springfield: chilly, with some rain. Highs 53°F, lows 34°F, rain or snow on about 9 days and about 1.2 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 4:56 pm | 6:59 am / 4:34 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.6 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 32°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield Capital Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 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 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.2 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 42°F
- Wettest November1992: 6.1 in
- Driest November1999: 0.3 in
- Highest reading82°F (November 2, 2016)
- Lowest reading1°F (November 8, 1991)
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 | 67°F | 53°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 34°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Elgin, IL170 mi · high 48°F · 10 wet days
How Springfield ranks in November
- Normal high255th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days240th driest of 378
- Comfortable days212th most of 341
What to pack for Springfield in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
November has 648 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 Springfield in November?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 1°F (November 8, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in November?
About 9 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 1992 (6.1 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Springfield?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (46 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield Capital Airport (USW00093822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 594 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (724390-93822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 590 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.