Rockford Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Rockford

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.9°C
Avg Temp
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2.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
61 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
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

Rockford November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Rockford, with average highs near 7.2°C and lows around -1.9°C (mean 2.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Rockford November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Rockford. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Rockford was 2001 — when the month averaged 7.7°C — while the coldest was 1995 at -2.3°C. Typical November days reach 7.2°C with nights near -1.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.3°C→3.8°C+1.5°C
Max Temp6.7°C→8.6°C+1.9°C
Min Temp-2.2°C→-1.0°C+1.2°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

-3.0°C–-0.2°C6 yr (13%)
-0.2°C–2.5°C14 yr (31%)
2.5°C–5.3°C18 yr (40%)
5.3°C–8.0°C7 yr (16%)

Rockford November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the drier months in Rockford, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 1985 with 140 mm, while the driest was 2007 at 12 mm.

Rockford November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Rockford during November averages 82%. The most humid November was 1992 at 89%, and the least humid was 1999 at 73%.

Rockford November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 1.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Rockford. The sunniest November was 2023 at 2.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 1.2.

Rockford November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Rockford during November is 3.5 m/s. The windiest November was 2005 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest was 2012 at 2.8 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Rockford

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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 Rockford

🥶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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Rockford November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.0°C1.7°C3.8°C2.2°C4.0°C+2°C
Avg High6.6°C6.3°C8.3°C6.8°C8.9°C+2.3°C
Avg Low-2.5°C-2.8°C-0.8°C-2.4°C-0.8°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain77 mm67 mm57 mm57 mm43 mm-33 mm

Extreme November Records in Rockford

🔥Warmest November23.0°C2022
🧊Coldest November-16.7°C2019
🌧️Wettest November140 mm1985
🏜️Driest November12 mm2007
🌬️Windiest November4.2 m/s2005

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Rockford 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 -16.7°C (2019) to a record high of 23°C (2022).

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Rainfall in November is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm, with a wettest year of 140 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Rockford?

A good time to visit Rockford

November is a good time to visit Rockford, with days averaging 7.2°C and nights around -1.9°C (mean 2.7°C, cooler than Rockford's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Rockford'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 →

Rockford Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Rockford, with average highs near 7.2°C and lows around -1.9°C (mean 2.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 61 mm of rainfall in Rockford, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 140 mm (1985), and the driest just 12 mm (2007). Humidity sits around 82% 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 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.7°C to 8.6°C and overnight lows from -2.2°C to -1°C over the same span.
November Weather in Rockford, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.5°C3.6°C-1.3°C19.5°C-12.0°C45 mm75%3.4 m/s1.9
202410.1°C5.6°C1.2°C19.7°C-12.7°C72 mm81%3.5 m/s1.6
20238.4°C3.4°C-1.6°C18.6°C-14.0°C30 mm76%3.1 m/s2.4
20228.4°C3.5°C-1.3°C23.0°C-14.3°C50 mm79%3.7 m/s1.9
20217.4°C2.7°C-2.0°C17.6°C-8.0°C13 mm75%3.5 m/s2
202010.6°C5.3°C0.1°C22.6°C-5.7°C50 mm80%3.8 m/s2.2
20193.0°C-0.9°C-4.8°C9.5°C-16.7°C48 mm88%3 m/s1.7
20182.4°C-1.1°C-4.7°C10.4°C-12.3°C57 mm86%3 m/s1.7
20176.2°C1.6°C-3.0°C13.7°C-8.7°C35 mm81%3.3 m/s1.9
201611.0°C6.3°C1.5°C22.3°C-5.9°C64 mm85%3.1 m/s2.2
201510.5°C5.4°C0.3°C21.4°C-15.4°C124 mm80%4 m/s2
20143.1°C-1.2°C-5.5°C15.3°C-13.1°C40 mm80%3.7 m/s1.7
20135.7°C1.0°C-3.7°C19.3°C-14.3°C58 mm80%3.9 m/s1.9
20128.2°C3.2°C-1.8°C20.2°C-7.5°C20 mm80%2.8 m/s2.2
20118.7°C4.2°C-0.4°C17.9°C-6.0°C88 mm83%3.8 m/s1.8
20108.7°C3.5°C-1.7°C19.3°C-10.0°C37 mm81%3.4 m/s2.1
200910.5°C5.9°C1.2°C20.0°C-5.9°C43 mm85%3 m/s1.9
20086.3°C2.4°C-1.5°C21.3°C-11.5°C40 mm82%3.5 m/s1.9
20076.6°C2.1°C-2.5°C14.6°C-9.9°C12 mm78%3.5 m/s2
20068.9°C4.3°C-0.3°C18.0°C-7.6°C69 mm84%3.1 m/s1.9
20058.9°C3.9°C-1.1°C20.4°C-10.7°C86 mm75%4.2 m/s1.9
20049.5°C4.8°C0.2°C18.6°C-6.8°C69 mm80%3 m/s1.8
20038.1°C3.6°C-0.9°C19.3°C-7.3°C121 mm81%3.6 m/s1.7
20026.0°C1.6°C-2.8°C18.0°C-11.8°C16 mm81%3.1 m/s1.9
2001 🔥12.8°C7.7°C2.6°C20.3°C-5.1°C54 mm83%3.4 m/s2
20005.2°C1.3°C-2.6°C22.9°C-12.5°C62 mm82%3.3 m/s1.9
199912.0°C6.0°C0.1°C22.3°C-5.5°C19 mm73%3.2 m/s2.3
19989.4°C4.4°C-0.6°C16.9°C-5.2°C48 mm82%3.7 m/s2
19974.7°C0.8°C-3.1°C12.4°C-12.2°C37 mm83%3 m/s1.7
19962.8°C-1.3°C-5.4°C17.4°C-13.9°C29 mm80%3.3 m/s1.9
1995 ❄️2.2°C-2.3°C-6.7°C14.5°C-14.7°C78 mm84%3.6 m/s1.8
19948.8°C4.1°C-0.6°C16.1°C-6.5°C102 mm82%3.8 m/s1.8
19935.5°C1.3°C-3.0°C12.1°C-13.0°C43 mm86%3.4 m/s1.8
19923.9°C0.7°C-2.6°C12.5°C-8.8°C125 mm89%3.4 m/s1.2
19914.1°C-0.3°C-4.7°C16.8°C-14.7°C101 mm83%4 m/s1.7
19909.1°C3.9°C-1.3°C20.1°C-9.1°C87 mm80%3.9 m/s1.9
19895.7°C0.4°C-4.8°C18.7°C-14.6°C32 mm76%3.9 m/s1.8
19887.4°C2.9°C-1.7°C16.5°C-5.6°C107 mm84%3.9 m/s1.6
19878.2°C3.9°C-0.3°C21.4°C-7.3°C72 mm82%3.6 m/s1.8
19864.1°C-0.2°C-4.5°C13.6°C-14.6°C25 mm83%3.4 m/s2.1
1985 🌧️4.5°C0.5°C-3.6°C16.2°C-13.8°C140 mm88%3.4 m/s1.3
19846.3°C1.7°C-2.9°C17.0°C-10.2°C55 mm82%3.6 m/s1.8
19838.1°C3.8°C-0.6°C19.6°C-9.9°C101 mm84%3.9 m/s—
19826.7°C2.1°C-2.5°C19.0°C-10.3°C113 mm84%3.5 m/s—
19818.0°C3.2°C-1.6°C18.6°C-7.9°C49 mm84%3 m/s—

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

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Rockford November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Rockford in November?▼

The average high in November is around 7.2°C with lows near -1.9°C (mean 2.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Rockford in November?▼

November averages 61 mm of rainfall in Rockford, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 140 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest November on record in Rockford?▼

The hottest November reached 23°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -16.7°C in 2019.

Has November in Rockford 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 6.7°C to 8.6°C and overnight lows from -2.2°C to -1°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Rockford?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Rockford and one of the drier months, so plan for around 7.2°C daytime highs and -1.9°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Rockford?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Rockford, averaging 2.7°C.

What should I pack for Rockford in November?▼

For November in Rockford, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.2°C and lows of -1.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Rockford humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Rockford in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 3.5 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 4.2 m/s (2005).

Which November had the most rainfall in Rockford?▼

The wettest November on record was 1985 with 140 mm. On average, November sees 61 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 Rockford 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.