Weather in November in Iowa
Planning a getaway to Iowa 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 is the weather like in Iowa in November?
Iowa 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 in Mason City to 11°C in Keokuk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Keokuk and -4°C in Mason City.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in North Sioux City with an average of 18 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Keokuk with 64 mm.Average sunshine
The city Des Moines usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at November's conditions in Iowa, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Iowa's yearly weather, check out our Iowa climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Iowa?
Des Moines
In November Des Moines generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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West Des Moines
In November West Des Moines generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ames
In November Ames generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Urbandale
In November Urbandale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ankeny
In November Ankeny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iowa, in the United States of America.
Is November the best time to visit Iowa?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Iowa due to the typically poor weather in Des Moines.
On average, the best time to visit Iowa is in September with generally perfect weather in Des Moines. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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