Milwaukee, WI weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Milwaukee in November, with highs near 48°F and lows near 33°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 2.5 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.5 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 4:44 pm | 7:02 am / 4:18 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 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon43°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 below15 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 2.2 in; a dry November brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.5 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 55°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 39°F
- Wettest November1992: 5.4 in
- Driest November2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading9°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 | 61°F | 48°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 33°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.1 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI153 mi · high 42°F · 9 wet days
How Milwaukee ranks in November
- Normal high318th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days297th driest of 378
- Comfortable days281st most of 341
What to pack for Milwaukee in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
November has 737 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Milwaukee in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 9°F (most recently on November 12, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Milwaukee 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 1992 (5.4 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Milwaukee in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is November a good time to visit Milwaukee?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Milwaukee (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (USW00014839), 5.8 mi S of the city center, 670 ft (55 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: General Mitchell International Airport (726400-14839), 5.8 mi S of the city center, 667 ft (52 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).