Plainfield Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Plainfield

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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9.1°C
Avg Low
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-0.7°C
Avg Temp
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4.2°C
Avg Rain
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71 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
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3.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.6°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Plainfield November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Plainfield, with average highs near 9.1°C and lows around -0.7°C (mean 4.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 71 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

Plainfield November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Plainfield. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Plainfield was 2001 — when the month averaged 8.6°C — while the coldest was 1995 at -0.4°C. Typical November days reach 9.1°C with nights near -0.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.1°C→5.3°C+1.2°C
Max Temp8.8°C→10.4°C+1.6°C
Min Temp-0.6°C→0.2°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–1.5°C7 yr (16%)
1.5°C–4.0°C12 yr (27%)
4.0°C–6.5°C19 yr (42%)
6.5°C–9.0°C7 yr (16%)

Plainfield November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is about average for rainfall in Plainfield, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 1985 with 191 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 13 mm.

Plainfield November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Plainfield during November averages 80%. The most humid Novembers were 1992 and 1993 at 88%, and the least humid was 1999 at 69%.

Plainfield November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 1.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Plainfield. The sunniest November was 1999 at 2.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 1.

Plainfield November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Plainfield during November is 3.5 m/s. The windiest November was 2005 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2012 at 2.7 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Plainfield

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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 Plainfield

🥶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.

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Plainfield November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp3.8°C3.4°C5.1°C3.7°C5.6°C+1.8°C
Avg High8.5°C8.1°C10.0°C8.7°C10.8°C+2.3°C
Avg Low-1.0°C-1.4°C0.3°C-1.2°C0.3°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain100 mm78 mm64 mm59 mm43 mm-57 mm

Extreme November Records in Plainfield

🔥Warmest November24.4°C2000
🧊Coldest November-16.4°C1995
🌧️Wettest November191 mm1985
🏜️Driest November13 mm1999
🌬️Windiest November4.3 m/s2005

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Plainfield have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -16.4°C (1995) to a record high of 24.4°C (2000).

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Rainfall in November is about average for rainfall, averaging 71 mm, with a wettest year of 191 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.4°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Plainfield?

A good time to visit Plainfield

November is a good time to visit Plainfield, with days averaging 9.1°C and nights around -0.7°C (mean 4.2°C, cooler than Plainfield's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Plainfield'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 →

Plainfield Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Plainfield, with average highs near 9.1°C and lows around -0.7°C (mean 4.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 71 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 71 mm of rainfall in Plainfield, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 191 mm (1985), and the driest just 13 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 3.5 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.8°C to 10.4°C and overnight lows from -0.6°C to 0.2°C over the same span.
November Weather in Plainfield, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202510.4°C5.3°C0.1°C20.9°C-10.3°C55 mm72%3.5 m/s2
202412.0°C7.4°C2.8°C21.2°C-9.0°C80 mm77%3.5 m/s1.7
202310.6°C5.0°C-0.5°C20.4°C-9.9°C25 mm74%3.2 m/s2.4
202210.5°C5.2°C-0.1°C23.7°C-11.0°C31 mm73%3.8 m/s2.2
20218.7°C3.6°C-1.5°C18.2°C-7.7°C19 mm77%3.4 m/s2
202012.7°C6.8°C1.0°C23.9°C-5.6°C49 mm75%3.9 m/s2.3
20195.1°C0.7°C-3.7°C13.4°C-12.8°C37 mm86%3.1 m/s1.9
20184.4°C0.5°C-3.3°C12.5°C-10.8°C63 mm84%3.1 m/s1.7
20178.3°C3.2°C-1.9°C15.3°C-7.7°C58 mm80%3.3 m/s1.9
201612.5°C7.4°C2.4°C23.3°C-5.9°C64 mm82%3.1 m/s2.2
201512.5°C7.0°C1.4°C22.9°C-13.6°C102 mm77%4 m/s2.1
20145.0°C0.5°C-4.0°C16.9°C-12.1°C42 mm77%3.9 m/s1.8
20137.5°C2.4°C-2.7°C21.0°C-12.2°C60 mm78%3.9 m/s2
20129.6°C4.3°C-1.1°C21.6°C-7.0°C21 mm78%2.7 m/s2.1
201111.2°C6.2°C1.2°C19.9°C-6.1°C91 mm80%4.1 m/s1.8
201010.8°C5.1°C-0.5°C21.2°C-7.4°C54 mm77%3.4 m/s2.2
200911.3°C6.7°C2.0°C21.1°C-4.5°C43 mm85%3.1 m/s1.9
20087.7°C3.5°C-0.6°C21.5°C-7.7°C31 mm81%3.5 m/s2
20078.9°C4.0°C-1.0°C18.5°C-6.8°C36 mm76%3.5 m/s2.1
200610.4°C5.5°C0.6°C19.9°C-6.0°C79 mm84%3.2 m/s1.9
200511.2°C5.7°C0.3°C21.5°C-8.5°C57 mm70%4.3 m/s2.1
200410.8°C6.1°C1.4°C19.9°C-8.4°C106 mm81%3.1 m/s1.8
200310.7°C5.7°C0.7°C20.2°C-6.1°C121 mm79%3.7 m/s1.8
20027.8°C3.1°C-1.5°C19.8°C-7.9°C28 mm77%3.5 m/s1.8
2001 🔥14.0°C8.6°C3.2°C20.7°C-4.5°C53 mm82%3.4 m/s2.2
20006.9°C2.5°C-1.9°C24.4°C-10.8°C84 mm79%3.5 m/s1.7
199913.8°C7.5°C1.3°C23.9°C-4.9°C13 mm69%3.3 m/s2.5
199811.1°C6.1°C1.0°C19.2°C-5.2°C40 mm79%3.9 m/s2
19976.7°C2.5°C-1.8°C15.5°C-8.8°C48 mm82%3.2 m/s1.7
19964.5°C0.2°C-4.0°C18.8°C-11.1°C49 mm79%3.2 m/s1.7
1995 ❄️4.5°C-0.4°C-5.4°C18.3°C-16.4°C89 mm82%3.6 m/s1.9
199410.8°C5.7°C0.6°C18.4°C-5.8°C106 mm81%3.9 m/s1.9
19936.8°C2.5°C-1.8°C15.4°C-10.9°C65 mm88%3.4 m/s1.9
19925.9°C2.4°C-1.1°C15.8°C-5.4°C137 mm88%3.6 m/s1
19916.1°C1.4°C-3.3°C19.5°C-13.2°C88 mm81%4.1 m/s1.8
199011.1°C5.8°C0.4°C20.8°C-5.7°C148 mm80%3.8 m/s1.9
19897.8°C2.6°C-2.6°C21.1°C-9.2°C50 mm75%3.9 m/s2
19889.2°C4.2°C-0.8°C17.3°C-6.0°C130 mm82%4 m/s1.7
198710.3°C5.5°C0.7°C22.9°C-6.4°C83 mm79%3.7 m/s1.9
19865.2°C1.0°C-3.3°C15.7°C-13.7°C55 mm84%3.2 m/s1.8
1985 🌧️7.4°C3.4°C-0.7°C18.1°C-8.8°C191 mm87%3.3 m/s1.2
19848.0°C3.1°C-1.9°C17.0°C-6.3°C90 mm79%3.7 m/s1.9
198310.0°C5.4°C0.7°C21.2°C-6.6°C120 mm81%4 m/s—
19828.7°C4.0°C-0.7°C19.8°C-7.6°C128 mm82%3.6 m/s—
19819.8°C4.7°C-0.5°C21.4°C-7.7°C57 mm82%2.9 m/s—

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

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Plainfield November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Plainfield in November?▼

The average high in November is around 9.1°C with lows near -0.7°C (mean 4.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Plainfield in November?▼

November averages 71 mm of rainfall in Plainfield, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 191 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest November on record in Plainfield?▼

The hottest November reached 24.4°C in 2000. The coldest dipped to -16.4°C in 1995.

Has November in Plainfield 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.8°C to 10.4°C and overnight lows from -0.6°C to 0.2°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Plainfield?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Plainfield and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 9.1°C daytime highs and -0.7°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Plainfield?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Plainfield, averaging 4.2°C.

What should I pack for Plainfield in November?▼

For November in Plainfield, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 9.1°C and lows of -0.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Plainfield humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is Plainfield in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 3.5 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 4.3 m/s (2005).

Which November had the most rainfall in Plainfield?▼

The wettest November on record was 1985 with 191 mm. On average, November sees 71 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 Plainfield 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.