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McHenry Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Friday at 57° · coldest night tonight at 29°

The short of it: McHenry weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 1 °C (34 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (45 °F), low -2 °C (29 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 09:00 local time.

MCHENRY, Saturday. — Those stepping out in McHenry this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 45°, the night near 29°. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 47°. Winds are light from the NW, gusting to 12 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 57°, while tonight will be the coldest at 29°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.1 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in McHenry brings highs near 47°, lows of 30° and about 2.4 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 83°, January the coldest at 14°, and June the wettest with 4.4 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are September and May.

The sun is up 9 h 49 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 784 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowMostly clear34°25°6 mph–
10 AMMostly clear37°29°6 mph–
11 AMClear sky40°33°5 mph–
12 PMMostly clear43°36°6 mph–
1 PMMostly clear44°37°6 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy45°37°6 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy44°37°5 mph–
4 PMMostly clear43°37°4 mph–
5 PMClear sky40°35°2 mph–
6 PMClear sky38°33°2 mph–
7 PMClear sky37°32°2 mph–
8 PMClear sky36°31°2 mph–
9 PMClear sky35°30°2 mph–
10 PMClear sky34°29°2 mph–
11 PMClear sky34°29°1 mph–
12 AMClear sky33°28°1 mph–
1 AMClear sky33°27°1 mph–
2 AMClear sky32°27°2 mph–
3 AMClear sky31°26°2 mph–
4 AMClear sky31°26°1 mph–
5 AMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
6 AMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
7 AMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
8 AMClear sky32°26°1 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): partly cloudy, high 45°, low 29°, dry, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 6:42 AM, down 4:31 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today29°45°dry12 mph9 h 49 min
Sunday31°46°dry4 mph9 h 46 min
Monday31°48°dry10 mph9 h 44 min
Tuesday35°52°dry12 mph9 h 43 min
Wednesday37°53°dry15 mph9 h 41 min
Thursday46°54°0.1 in.16 mph9 h 39 min
Friday44°57°dry18 mph9 h 36 min

Warmest: Friday at 57°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.1 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Friday, 18 mph.

The Almanac · McHenry Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in McHenry, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 0.5 in. less rain
Versus December
13° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 43 min
Average wind
10 mph
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 15° from October to about 47°, with nights near 30°. Wet spells are common — about 2.4 in., the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

McHenry in November: the full almanac →

Climate of McHenry by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°14°1.7 in.10 mph9 h 24 min✦✦
February34°17°1.5 in.10 mph10 h 30 min✦✦
March46°27°2.3 in.10 mph11 h 48 min✦✦
April58°37°4.1 in.11 mph13 h 19 min✦✦
May70°47°4.3 in.10 mph14 h 34 min✦✦✦
June79°57°4.4 in.8 mph15 h 16 min✦✦✦
July83°61°3.8 in.7 mph14 h 59 min✦✦✦
August81°60°4.2 in.6 mph13 h 53 min✦✦✦
September75°52°3.7 in.7 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October62°41°2.8 in.9 mph10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November47°30°2.4 in.10 mph9 h 43 min✦✦
December35°20°2.0 in.10 mph9 h 6 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about McHenry

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in McHenry today?

Right now it is 1 °C (34 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -4 °C (25 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (45 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (29 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in McHenry this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for McHenry?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in McHenry?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -10 °C (14 °F). The wettest month is June, with 112 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit McHenry?

September and May. September brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain; May highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and 109 mm (4.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in McHenry?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Crystal LakeIllinois7 mi SSW47°30°2.4 in.
CarpentersvilleIllinois15 mi S48°31°2.4 in.
PalatineIllinois19 mi SE49°31°2.4 in.
Buffalo GroveIllinois20 mi SE48°31°2.4 in.
ElginIllinois20 mi S48°31°2.5 in.
WaukeganIllinois22 mi E47°32°2.2 in.
StreamwoodIllinois22 mi SSE48°31°2.5 in.
Hoffman EstatesIllinois22 mi SSE49°31°2.5 in.

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