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Iowa Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iowa, the United States of America in November.

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Planning a getaway to Iowa, the United States of America this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Iowa in November

Iowa, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. November in Iowa generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Mason City to 11°C (52°F) in Keokuk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Keokuk and -4°C (25°F) in Mason City.

To explore the conditions in Iowa, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in North Sioux City with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Keokuk with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. West Des Moines gets approximately 141 hours of sunlight in November, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Iowa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Iowa — and find the best time to visit. (based on West Des Moines)

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March10°C (50°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November10°C (50°F) December2°C (36°F)
Best Time to Visit Iowa →

Best Places to Visit in Iowa in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Iowa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iowa

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Iowa, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Iowa (November)

Precipitation variation in Iowa (November)

West Des Moines

In November West Des Moines generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
10°C (50°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
141 hours
129 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in West Des Moines →

Ames

In November Ames generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
9°C (48°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
141 hours
129 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Ames →

Urbandale

In November Urbandale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
10°C (50°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
141 hours
129 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Urbandale →

Ankeny

In November Ankeny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
10°C (50°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
141 hours
129 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ankeny →

Clive

In November Clive generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
10°C (50°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
141 hours
129 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Clive →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Iowa, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in the United States of America brought 473 mm (19 in) in Hilo on November 2, 2000.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iowa in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
West Des Moines 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Ames 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Urbandale 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Ankeny 10°C (50°F) -2°C (28°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Clive 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Cedar Falls 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Iowa weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iowa, the United States of America in November?

Expect poor weather across Iowa, the United States of America in November. The popular destination of West Des Moines averages 10°C (50°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Iowa, the United States of America in November?

West Des Moines averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in November, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does Iowa, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in November?

November is on the drier side in Iowa, the United States of America. West Des Moines averages only about 40 mm (1.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Iowa, the United States of America?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Iowa, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in West Des Moines.

On average, the best time to visit Iowa, the United States of America is in September with generally perfect weather in West Des Moines. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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