Water temperature in Chicago (IL) in November
Is it warm enough to swim in Chicago in November? Average water temperature in Chicago in November is 49.3°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Chicago in November is 58.6°F, and the coldest is 39.9°F. Average high air temperature in Chicago in November is 49°F, and average low temperature is 35°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Chicago
Changes water temperature in Chicago in November 2024, 2023
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Chicago for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Chicago, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of November.
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| Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | 58.6°F | 54.3°F | 48.4°F | 58.6°F |
| November 2 | 58.3°F | 53.4°F | 45.7°F | 58.3°F |
| November 3 | 58.1°F | 53.4°F | 46.9°F | 58.1°F |
| November 4 | 57.4°F | 52.7°F | 45.9°F | 57.4°F |
| November 5 | 56.7°F | 52.7°F | 46.8°F | 56.7°F |
| November 6 | 58.1°F | 53.2°F | 46.8°F | 58.1°F |
| November 7 | 57.4°F | 53.2°F | 45°F | 57.4°F |
| November 8 | 57.6°F | 52.7°F | 44.4°F | 57.6°F |
| November 9 | 57.2°F | 52.3°F | 43.3°F | 57.2°F |
| November 10 | 57°F | 52.5°F | 43.7°F | 57°F |
| November 11 | 56.3°F | 51.4°F | 44.2°F | 56.3°F |
| November 12 | 55.4°F | 52°F | 42.8°F | 55.9°F |
| November 13 | 54.7°F | 51.8°F | 42.6°F | 55.4°F |
| November 14 | 53.1°F | 52°F | 43.2°F | 54.9°F |
| November 15 | 53.4°F | 51.3°F | 42.1°F | 54°F |
| Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 16 | 53.8°F | 51.1°F | 42.8°F | 53.8°F |
| November 17 | 53.4°F | 51.8°F | 42.8°F | 53.6°F |
| November 18 | 52.3°F | 51.3°F | 43.2°F | 53.4°F |
| November 19 | 53.1°F | 50.7°F | 43.7°F | 53.1°F |
| November 20 | 53.2°F | 50.7°F | 44.1°F | 53.2°F |
| November 21 | 52.9°F | 50.7°F | 44.4°F | 52.9°F |
| November 22 | 52.7°F | 49.8°F | 42.4°F | 52.7°F |
| November 23 | 50.7°F | 49.6°F | 43.3°F | 50.7°F |
| November 24 | 50.2°F | 48.7°F | 42.8°F | 50.2°F |
| November 25 | 49.5°F | 48.2°F | 41.7°F | 49.5°F |
| November 26 | 50.2°F | 47.5°F | 41.7°F | 50.2°F |
| November 27 | 49.3°F | 47.8°F | 41.5°F | 49.3°F |
| November 28 | 48.9°F | 47.3°F | 40.1°F | 48.9°F |
| November 29 | 48.2°F | 45.5°F | 39.9°F | 48.2°F |
| November 30 | 48.2°F | 45.3°F | 40.6°F | 48.2°F |
Average water temperature in Chicago in November over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 50.9°F | 53.1°F | 48.7°F | 48.6°F | 43.7°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 47.5°F | 50.9°F | 50.9°F | 50.9°F | 53.8°F |
Chicago sea state in November
Chart comparing the height of waves in Chicago in November over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Chicago in November
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Chicago in November based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature49°F
- Average LOW temperature35°F
- Average humidity
73 - Average rainfall days11 days
- Average rainfall86mm/3.4''
- Average daylight10h
- Average sunshine3.8h
- Average UV index2
Chicago water temperature during other months:
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