Madison, WI weather in November
November in Madison: chilly, with some rain and some snow. Highs 45°F, lows 29°F, about 10 wet days and about 3.0 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.0 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 4:49 pm | 7:08 am / 4:24 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 am33°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 8 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 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 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 56°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 36°F
- Wettest November2003: 7.5 in
- Driest November2007: 0.4 in
- Highest reading74°F (November 1, 2000)
- Lowest reading-2°F (November 27, 1996)
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 | 60°F | 45°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 29°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -15°F from October and -13°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Davenport, IA123 mi · high 50°F · 9 wet days
How Madison ranks in November
- Normal high341st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days278th driest of 378
- Comfortable days288th most of 341
What to pack for Madison in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.0 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 848 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 Madison in November?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -2°F (most recently on November 27, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Madison in November?
About 10 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 2003 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Madison in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 3.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Madison?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Madison (37 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: Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (USW00014837), 5.5 mi NNE of the city center, 866 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dane Co Regional-Truax Field Airport (726410-14837), 5.5 mi NNE of the city center, 859 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).