Crystal Lake Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Crystal Lake

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.1°C
Avg Temp
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3.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
63 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Crystal Lake November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Crystal Lake, with average highs near 7.6°C and lows around -1.1°C (mean 3.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Crystal Lake November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Crystal Lake. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Crystal Lake was 2001 — when the month averaged 7.9°C — while the coldest was 1995 at -1.9°C. Typical November days reach 7.6°C with nights near -1.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.9°C→4.4°C+1.5°C
Max Temp7.2°C→8.9°C+1.7°C
Min Temp-1.4°C→-0.1°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-2.0°C–0.5°C7 yr (16%)
0.5°C–3.0°C13 yr (29%)
3.0°C–5.5°C18 yr (40%)
5.5°C–8.0°C7 yr (16%)

Crystal Lake November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the drier months in Crystal Lake, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 1985 with 147 mm, while the driest was 2007 at 13 mm.

Crystal Lake November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Crystal Lake during November averages 81%. The most humid November was 1992 at 88%, and the least humid was 1999 at 72%.

Crystal Lake November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 1.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Crystal Lake. The sunniest Novembers were 1999, 2020 and 2023 at 2.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 1.2.

Crystal Lake November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Crystal Lake during November is 3.8 m/s. The windiest November was 2005 at 4.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2012 at 3 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Crystal Lake

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How November Ranks in Crystal Lake

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Crystal Lake Weather by Month

Crystal Lake November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.6°C2.3°C4.3°C2.8°C4.6°C+2°C
Avg High6.9°C6.6°C8.5°C7.2°C9.2°C+2.3°C
Avg Low-1.7°C-2.0°C0.0°C-1.5°C0.0°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain80 mm70 mm59 mm56 mm43 mm-36 mm

Extreme November Records in Crystal Lake

🔥Warmest November22.8°C2022
🧊Coldest November-15.4°C2019
🌧️Wettest November147 mm1985
🏜️Driest November13 mm2007
🌬️Windiest November4.6 m/s2005

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Crystal Lake have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -15.4°C (2019) to a record high of 22.8°C (2022).

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Rainfall in November is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm, with a wettest year of 147 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Crystal Lake?

A good time to visit Crystal Lake

November is a good time to visit Crystal Lake, with days averaging 7.6°C and nights around -1.1°C (mean 3.3°C, cooler than Crystal Lake's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Crystal Lake's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Crystal Lake Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Crystal Lake, with average highs near 7.6°C and lows around -1.1°C (mean 3.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 63 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 63 mm of rainfall in Crystal Lake, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 147 mm (1985), and the driest just 13 mm (2007). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 3.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How November has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 7.2°C to 8.9°C and overnight lows from -1.4°C to -0.1°C over the same span.
November Weather in Crystal Lake, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.7°C4.1°C-0.5°C19.6°C-11.2°C45 mm74%3.8 m/s1.9
202410.6°C6.5°C2.3°C20.4°C-11.6°C73 mm80%3.8 m/s1.6
20238.8°C4.0°C-0.8°C18.7°C-13.0°C30 mm76%3.6 m/s2.3
20228.8°C4.2°C-0.4°C22.8°C-13.3°C50 mm78%4 m/s2
20217.5°C3.1°C-1.3°C17.8°C-7.5°C13 mm75%3.9 m/s2
202010.9°C5.8°C0.7°C22.5°C-5.0°C50 mm79%4.1 m/s2.3
20193.7°C-0.2°C-4.1°C11.3°C-15.4°C47 mm87%3.5 m/s1.7
20182.8°C-0.5°C-3.8°C10.8°C-11.9°C59 mm86%3.4 m/s1.6
20176.3°C2.1°C-2.1°C12.9°C-7.8°C36 mm81%3.7 m/s1.8
201611.3°C6.8°C2.4°C22.7°C-5.2°C64 mm84%3.5 m/s2.1
201510.8°C6.0°C1.1°C21.3°C-14.1°C123 mm80%4.2 m/s2.1
20143.6°C-0.5°C-4.6°C15.5°C-12.4°C41 mm80%4.1 m/s1.7
20136.1°C1.6°C-2.9°C18.7°C-13.3°C61 mm80%4.3 m/s1.9
20128.4°C3.7°C-0.9°C20.1°C-6.4°C17 mm80%3 m/s2.1
20119.4°C5.0°C0.6°C18.4°C-5.2°C82 mm82%4.2 m/s1.7
20109.2°C4.2°C-0.7°C19.2°C-8.4°C35 mm79%3.8 m/s2
200910.5°C6.3°C2.0°C19.4°C-4.7°C44 mm85%3.3 m/s1.9
20086.7°C2.9°C-0.9°C21.2°C-10.3°C40 mm81%3.9 m/s1.9
20076.9°C2.8°C-1.3°C15.5°C-9.4°C13 mm77%3.9 m/s2
20069.0°C4.8°C0.5°C17.3°C-5.7°C69 mm85%3.4 m/s1.9
20059.2°C4.4°C-0.5°C20.5°C-10.7°C85 mm75%4.6 m/s1.9
20049.7°C5.4°C1.2°C18.4°C-6.4°C74 mm79%3.4 m/s1.7
20038.4°C4.2°C0.0°C19.8°C-6.3°C121 mm81%3.9 m/s1.7
20026.4°C2.2°C-2.0°C18.0°C-10.9°C21 mm80%3.6 m/s1.9
2001 🔥12.7°C7.9°C3.1°C19.9°C-3.8°C51 mm83%3.7 m/s2
20005.8°C2.1°C-1.7°C21.6°C-11.4°C69 mm81%3.7 m/s1.8
199912.2°C6.5°C0.9°C22.0°C-4.8°C17 mm72%3.6 m/s2.3
19989.5°C5.1°C0.6°C16.8°C-4.4°C52 mm81%4.2 m/s2
19975.0°C1.3°C-2.4°C11.8°C-11.4°C40 mm83%3.4 m/s1.7
19963.3°C-0.6°C-4.5°C17.8°C-12.7°C30 mm79%3.7 m/s1.9
1995 ❄️2.5°C-1.9°C-6.2°C15.2°C-14.7°C85 mm85%3.9 m/s1.7
19949.1°C4.7°C0.4°C16.3°C-5.7°C107 mm82%4.2 m/s1.8
19936.0°C1.9°C-2.2°C13.4°C-10.8°C46 mm85%3.7 m/s1.9
19924.5°C1.4°C-1.7°C12.8°C-7.9°C127 mm88%3.8 m/s1.2
19914.5°C0.2°C-4.1°C17.0°C-13.8°C96 mm82%4.3 m/s1.7
19909.3°C4.4°C-0.6°C20.1°C-8.0°C97 mm80%4.3 m/s1.9
19895.9°C1.0°C-4.0°C19.1°C-13.8°C39 mm75%4.3 m/s1.9
19887.9°C3.5°C-0.9°C16.3°C-4.7°C114 mm84%4.2 m/s1.6
19878.5°C4.5°C0.4°C21.3°C-6.5°C68 mm81%4 m/s1.8
19864.4°C0.4°C-3.6°C13.4°C-14.1°C24 mm83%3.8 m/s2.1
1985 🌧️5.3°C1.5°C-2.3°C16.0°C-12.5°C147 mm87%3.7 m/s1.3
19846.6°C2.2°C-2.2°C16.9°C-7.8°C58 mm82%4 m/s1.8
19838.5°C4.3°C0.1°C19.9°C-8.5°C106 mm83%4.2 m/s—
19827.1°C2.7°C-1.8°C18.4°C-9.0°C112 mm84%3.8 m/s—
19818.3°C3.7°C-0.9°C17.7°C-7.4°C51 mm84%3.2 m/s—

Actual recorded November data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Crystal Lake November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Crystal Lake in November?▼

The average high in November is around 7.6°C with lows near -1.1°C (mean 3.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Crystal Lake in November?▼

November averages 63 mm of rainfall in Crystal Lake, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 147 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest November on record in Crystal Lake?▼

The hottest November reached 22.8°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -15.4°C in 2019.

Has November in Crystal Lake gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 7.2°C to 8.9°C and overnight lows from -1.4°C to -0.1°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Crystal Lake?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Crystal Lake and one of the drier months, so plan for around 7.6°C daytime highs and -1.1°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Crystal Lake?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Crystal Lake, averaging 3.3°C.

What should I pack for Crystal Lake in November?▼

For November in Crystal Lake, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.6°C and lows of -1.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Crystal Lake humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Crystal Lake in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 3.8 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 4.6 m/s (2005).

Which November had the most rainfall in Crystal Lake?▼

The wettest November on record was 1985 with 147 mm. On average, November sees 63 mm.

Where does this November weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Crystal Lake behaves each November, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for November specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.