Davenport, IA weather in November
In November, Davenport sees highs around 50°F and lows around 31°F: chilly, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.1 in.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.1 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:34 am / 4:57 pm | 7:08 am / 4:33 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 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Moline Quad City Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
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 snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 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 1.3 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 40°F
- Wettest November1992: 6.8 in
- Driest November2002: 0.3 in
- Highest reading80°F (November 1, 2000)
- Lowest reading1°F (November 22, 2015)
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 | 65°F | 50°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 31°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -15°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: St. Louis, MO201 mi · high 56°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Madison, WI123 mi · high 45°F · 10 wet days
How Davenport ranks in November
- Normal high290th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Iowa
- Wet days247th driest of 378
- Comfortable days236th most of 341
What to pack for Davenport in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 740 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 Davenport in November?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 1°F (November 22, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Davenport 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 1992 (6.8 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Davenport in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Davenport?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Davenport (42 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Moline Quad City Intl Airport (USW00014923), 4.9 mi SE of the city center, 592 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Clinton #1 (USC00131635), 25 mi NE of the city center, 585 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Rock Island L&D 15 (USC00117391), 0.8 mi ESE of the city center, 568 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Quad City International Airport (725440-14923), 5.9 mi SSE of the city center, 576 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.