Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Decorah in November
Decorah cools off: highs slip to 43°F (6°C), from 58°F in October, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 53/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 43°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.7 in (43 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 43°F (6°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 9 h 27 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are August & September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 27°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort slips from 75/100 in October to 53/100.
- Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 43°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Decorah in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Ancient Native American animal-shaped mounds on Mississippi River bluffs.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best fall.
Dunning's Spring Park
Short walk to a 200-foot waterfall tumbling off a limestone bluff.
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
Taproom of the brewery behind Pseudo Sue and other hoppy cult beers.
Oneota Community Food Co-op
Local grocery with a deli for sandwiches and picnic supplies.
Mabe's Pizza
Family pizza place on Water Street since 1953.
Nearby in November
- Dubuque in November~79 mi · highs 46°F, 2.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Minneapolis in November~137 mi · highs 42°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Des Moines in November~151 mi · highs 49°F, 1.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in November~196 mi · highs 46°F, 2.2 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Decorah in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Decorah?
It's middling, scoring 53/100. The best months are August & September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 43°F (6°C) and 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain or snow. Our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Decorah in November?
Average highs are 43°F (6°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Decorah in November?
Not much: about 1.7 in (43 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 37.0 in (939 mm).
What should I pack for Decorah in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 43°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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