Wisconsin Dells, WI weather in November
In November, Wisconsin Dells sees highs around 44°F and lows around 26°F: chilly, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days. Snowfall averages about 2.0 in.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.0 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:34 am / 4:50 pm | 7:11 am / 4:23 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.2 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 (40 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 snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 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 1.5 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 2.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202016: average high 55°F
- Coolest November1995: average high 35°F
- Wettest November2003: 5.3 in
- Driest November2002: 0.3 in
- Highest reading76°F (November 5, 2015)
- Lowest reading-6°F (November 28, 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 | 44°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 26°F | 15°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.7 h | 9.0 h |
Highs change by -16°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Davenport, IA151 mi · high 50°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Duluth, MN246 mi · high 39°F · 8 wet days
How Wisconsin Dells ranks in November
- Normal high345th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days201st driest of 378
- Comfortable days277th most of 341
What to pack for Wisconsin Dells in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 897 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 Wisconsin Dells in November?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -6°F (most recently on November 28, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Wisconsin Dells 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 2003 (5.3 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Wisconsin Dells in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 2.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit Wisconsin Dells?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wisconsin Dells (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 and frost dates: Wisconsin Dells (USC00479319), 1.3 mi S of the city center, 835 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (USW00014837), 40 mi SSE 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), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 859 ft (52 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).