November weather forecast
Dubuque, IA

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A small railway line in Dubuque, Iowa, set on a hilly and scenic greenery spot overlooking the brown buildings in the rest of the city
A small railway line in Dubuque, Iowa, set on a hilly and scenic greenery spot overlooking the brown buildings in the rest of the city

Weather in November

Dubuque, Iowa, faces a significant drop in temperatures in November. The fall season is on its way out with temperatures falling to a chilling 43.9°F (6.6°C). Traditional fall colors give way to barren trees, and the city prepares for winter. Snowflakes start appearing towards the end of the month, often catching the last leaves of autumn off guard. As the temperatures dip further, locals and visitors start embracing the indoor coziness that the Dubuque weather encourages during this time of the year.

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in November, from October's moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). In November, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in November is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dubuque, during November, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Dubuque, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dubuque, during November, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in November is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT. On the last day of November, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.
Note: On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CST to CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in November is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in November translates into these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in November?

The high-temperature, in November, in Dubuque, records 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in November?

In Dubuque, the average relative humidity in November is 77%.

How much does it rain in November?

In November, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout November, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in November?

In November, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout November, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in November?

The average day length in November is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in November?

On the first day of November, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in November?

On Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Dubuque, Iowa, and the time zone changes from CDT to CST. The next DST starts Sunday, March 9. 2025, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Dubuque have in November?

The average sunshine duration in November in Dubuque is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in November?

In November, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in November
Dubuque, IA

Average temperature in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average high temperature in November: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in November: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in November
Dubuque, IA

Average pressure in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average pressure in November: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in November
Dubuque, IA

Average wind speed in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average wind speed in November: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in November
Dubuque, IA

Average humidity in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average humidity in November: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in November
Dubuque, IA

Average rainfall in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average rainfall in November: 1.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in November
Dubuque, IA

Average rainfall days in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average rainfall days in November: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in November
Dubuque, IA

Average snowfall in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average snowfall in November: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in November
Dubuque, IA

Average snowfall days in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average snowfall days in November: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in November /
Average sunshine in November
Dubuque, IA

Average daylight in November / Average sunshine in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average daylight in November: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in November: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in November
Dubuque, IA

Average sunshine days in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average sunshine days in November: 17.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in November
Dubuque, IA

Average UV index in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average UV index in November: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in November
Dubuque, IA

Average cloud cover in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average cloud cover in November: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in November
Dubuque, IA

Average visibility in November - Dubuque, IA
  • Average visibility in November: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).

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