Elgin Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Elgin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
8.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-0.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
3.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
68 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-5.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Elgin November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Elgin, with average highs near 8.1°C and lows around -0.9°C (mean 3.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Elgin November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Elgin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Elgin was 2001 — when the month averaged 8.2°C — while the coldest was 1995 at -1.4°C. Typical November days reach 8.1°C with nights near -0.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp3.4°C→4.7°C+1.3°C
Max Temp7.8°C→9.5°C+1.7°C
Min Temp-1.0°C→0.0°C+1°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–0.8°C6 yr (13%)
0.8°C–3.5°C15 yr (33%)
3.5°C–6.3°C18 yr (40%)
6.3°C–9.0°C6 yr (13%)

Elgin November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the drier months in Elgin, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 1985 with 170 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 13 mm.

Elgin November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Elgin during November averages 81%. The most humid November was 1992 at 89%, and the least humid was 1999 at 71%.

Elgin November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Elgin November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Elgin during November is 3.7 m/s. The windiest November was 2005 at 4.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2012 at 2.8 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Elgin

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

How November Ranks in Elgin

🥶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 Elgin Weather by Month

Elgin November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp3.1°C2.7°C4.6°C3.2°C5.0°C+1.9°C
Avg High7.5°C7.1°C9.1°C7.7°C9.9°C+2.4°C
Avg Low-1.4°C-1.7°C0.1°C-1.4°C0.1°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain94 mm78 mm62 mm58 mm43 mm-51 mm

Extreme November Records in Elgin

🔥Warmest November23.4°C2022
🧊Coldest November-16.8°C1995
🌧️Wettest November170 mm1985
🏜️Driest November13 mm1999
🌬️Windiest November4.4 m/s2005

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Elgin have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -16.8°C (1995) to a record high of 23.4°C (2022).

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Rainfall in November is one of the drier months, averaging 68 mm, with a wettest year of 170 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Elgin?

A good time to visit Elgin

November is a good time to visit Elgin, with days averaging 8.1°C and nights around -0.9°C (mean 3.6°C, cooler than Elgin's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Elgin'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 →

Elgin Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Elgin, with average highs near 8.1°C and lows around -0.9°C (mean 3.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 68 mm of rainfall in Elgin, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 170 mm (1985), and the driest just 13 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 3.7 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 7.8°C to 9.5°C and overnight lows from -1°C to 0°C over the same span.
November Weather in Elgin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20259.4°C4.6°C-0.2°C20.3°C-10.7°C54 mm74%3.6 m/s1.9
202411.0°C6.8°C2.5°C20.7°C-10.8°C79 mm80%3.6 m/s1.6
20239.6°C4.5°C-0.7°C18.5°C-12.5°C26 mm75%3.4 m/s2.3
20229.6°C4.6°C-0.3°C23.4°C-12.5°C32 mm76%3.9 m/s2
20217.9°C3.2°C-1.4°C17.6°C-7.6°C18 mm77%3.6 m/s2
202011.6°C6.2°C0.8°C23.1°C-4.9°C48 mm78%4 m/s2.3
20194.2°C0.2°C-3.8°C12.1°C-14.4°C39 mm87%3.3 m/s1.7
20183.3°C-0.1°C-3.5°C11.4°C-12.2°C65 mm86%3.2 m/s1.6
20176.9°C2.4°C-2.0°C13.5°C-7.5°C50 mm82%3.4 m/s1.8
201611.9°C7.1°C2.4°C23.1°C-5.5°C60 mm84%3.3 m/s2.1
201511.5°C6.4°C1.2°C22.1°C-15.1°C107 mm80%4.1 m/s2.1
20144.2°C0.0°C-4.3°C15.8°C-12.2°C38 mm79%4 m/s1.7
20136.4°C1.7°C-3.0°C19.6°C-13.0°C71 mm81%4 m/s1.9
20128.9°C4.0°C-0.9°C20.8°C-6.5°C20 mm79%2.8 m/s2.1
201110.2°C5.5°C0.9°C18.9°C-5.5°C87 mm82%4.1 m/s1.7
20109.8°C4.6°C-0.7°C20.3°C-7.5°C46 mm78%3.6 m/s2
200910.7°C6.4°C2.0°C20.3°C-4.3°C40 mm85%3.2 m/s1.9
20087.0°C3.1°C-0.9°C21.4°C-9.6°C36 mm81%3.7 m/s1.9
20077.8°C3.3°C-1.1°C17.9°C-8.2°C25 mm77%3.7 m/s2
20069.6°C5.0°C0.5°C18.3°C-5.5°C75 mm85%3.3 m/s1.9
200510.0°C4.9°C-0.2°C20.9°C-8.8°C64 mm73%4.4 m/s1.9
200410.0°C5.7°C1.3°C18.7°C-7.4°C92 mm81%3.2 m/s1.7
20039.3°C4.8°C0.3°C20.2°C-6.0°C129 mm82%3.8 m/s1.7
20026.9°C2.5°C-2.0°C19.1°C-10.3°C27 mm80%3.5 m/s1.9
2001 🔥13.2°C8.2°C3.2°C20.1°C-4.1°C48 mm83%3.5 m/s2
20006.2°C2.2°C-1.7°C23.2°C-10.9°C84 mm81%3.6 m/s1.8
199912.8°C6.9°C1.1°C22.7°C-4.8°C13 mm71%3.4 m/s2.3
199810.1°C5.4°C0.8°C17.9°C-4.8°C47 mm81%4 m/s2
19975.7°C1.8°C-2.2°C14.8°C-10.6°C45 mm83%3.3 m/s1.7
19963.7°C-0.3°C-4.3°C17.8°C-12.3°C42 mm80%3.4 m/s1.9
1995 ❄️3.1°C-1.4°C-6.0°C16.7°C-16.8°C97 mm85%3.7 m/s1.7
19949.5°C5.0°C0.5°C16.9°C-5.8°C112 mm83%4 m/s1.8
19936.3°C2.2°C-2.0°C14.4°C-10.6°C58 mm87%3.6 m/s1.9
19925.1°C1.9°C-1.2°C14.9°C-6.0°C137 mm89%3.7 m/s1.2
19915.1°C0.8°C-3.6°C17.8°C-12.7°C92 mm83%4.2 m/s1.7
199010.0°C5.0°C0.0°C20.0°C-6.0°C133 mm81%4 m/s1.9
19896.7°C1.6°C-3.5°C20.1°C-11.5°C52 mm76%4.1 m/s1.9
19888.2°C3.7°C-0.9°C16.7°C-5.1°C130 mm85%4 m/s1.6
19879.2°C4.9°C0.5°C21.8°C-6.6°C74 mm81%3.9 m/s1.8
19864.6°C0.6°C-3.4°C14.3°C-14.1°C40 mm84%3.5 m/s2.1
1985 🌧️6.2°C2.4°C-1.4°C17.1°C-11.4°C170 mm88%3.5 m/s1.3
19847.0°C2.4°C-2.1°C16.1°C-6.2°C75 mm82%3.8 m/s1.8
19839.1°C4.7°C0.4°C20.4°C-7.4°C119 mm83%4.1 m/s—
19827.7°C3.2°C-1.3°C19.0°C-8.0°C125 mm84%3.7 m/s—
19819.0°C4.1°C-0.7°C19.8°C-7.8°C56 mm83%3 m/s—

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

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Elgin November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Elgin in November?▼

The average high in November is around 8.1°C with lows near -0.9°C (mean 3.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Elgin in November?▼

November averages 68 mm of rainfall in Elgin, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 170 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest November on record in Elgin?▼

The hottest November reached 23.4°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -16.8°C in 1995.

Has November in Elgin 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 7.8°C to 9.5°C and overnight lows from -1°C to 0°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Elgin?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Elgin and one of the drier months, so plan for around 8.1°C daytime highs and -0.9°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Elgin?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Elgin, averaging 3.6°C.

What should I pack for Elgin in November?▼

For November in Elgin, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 8.1°C and lows of -0.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Elgin humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Elgin in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 3.7 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 4.4 m/s (2005).

Which November had the most rainfall in Elgin?▼

The wettest November on record was 1985 with 170 mm. On average, November sees 68 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 Elgin 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.