November weather forecast
Illinois, USA

November in Illinois is emblematic of late fall, characterized by a significant cooling trend and the gradual retreat of the colorful foliage. In the northern zones, adjacent to Wisconsin, daytime temperatures usually hover in the upper 40s°F to mid-50s°F. The southern sectors, bordering Kentucky, maintain a semblance of warmth with daytime readings typically in the mid to upper 50s°F.

Chicago, known for its bustling urban life, starts feeling the brunt of the colder winds from Lake Michigan. While the vibrancy of October's foliage fades, the city takes on a more subdued palette, preparing for the festive season ahead. The lake's influence is profound, often accentuating the chill in the air, especially in areas close to its shoreline.

Nighttime temperatures in November tend to be more biting, often settling in the upper 30s°F to mid-40s°F range. The decrease in temperature, coupled with shorter daylight hours, unequivocally signals the approach of winter.

Contrasting November with October, the temperature decline is conspicuous. Moreover, precipitation becomes more variable, with the northern parts occasionally witnessing the season's first snowflakes. While full-fledged snowstorms are rare, they're not entirely out of the question. As November winds down, Illinois gears up for the chilly embrace of December and the official onset of winter.

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• Chicago - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Chicago and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Chicago during November, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.
• Aurora - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Aurora and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Aurora in November, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Rockford - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Rockford and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Rockford during November, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.
• Joliet - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Joliet, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Joliet, in November, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Naperville - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Naperville, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Naperville, Illinois, during November, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.
• Springfield - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Springfield, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. On the first day of November sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.
• Peoria - November »
  In Peoria in November, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Peoria, Illinois.
• Elgin - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Elgin and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Elgin, during November, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.
• Waukegan - November »
  In Waukegan, in November, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Waukegan in November, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Champaign - November »
  In Champaign, in November, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Champaign, in November, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cicero - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Cicero, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Cicero, Illinois, in November, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.
• Bloomington - November »
  On Sunday, November 5.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Bloomington, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. In Bloomington, in November, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.