Cedar Rapids, IA weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Cedar Rapids in November, with highs near 48°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 2.2 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 am / 5:00 pm | 7:14 am / 4:36 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 am33°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cedar Rapids Muni Airport (9 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
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 snow8 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 more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry November brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 60°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 38°F
- Wettest November1992: 6.3 in
- Driest November2002: 0.1 in
- Highest reading80°F (November 8, 1999)
- Lowest reading0°F (November 12, 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 | 64°F | 48°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 29°F | 19°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Columbia, MO214 mi · high 55°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Rochester, MN145 mi · high 42°F · 9 wet days
How Cedar Rapids ranks in November
- Normal high311th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Iowa
- Wet days216th driest of 378
- Comfortable days252nd most of 341
What to pack for Cedar Rapids in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 789 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 Cedar Rapids in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 0°F (November 12, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Cedar Rapids in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Cedar Rapids in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cedar Rapids (41 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: Cedar Rapids #1 (USC00131319), 4.0 mi NE of the city center, 813 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Cedar Rapids Muni Airport (USW00014990), 9.4 mi SSW of the city center, 868 ft (60 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eastern Iowa Regional Airport (725450-14990), 9.6 mi SSW of the city center, 840 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.