Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in November
November at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield averages a daytime high near 57°F and an overnight low around 35°F, with about 3.6" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes November a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 35°F
- Average high
- 57°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- Daylight
- 10.0 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: about 17,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes November the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (1.8×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score November rates 52/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 46°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 34% of annual visitors, choosing November instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10 hours of daylight in November to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 370,558 recreation visits, up 3.6% from 357,805 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 41.5%, so a November visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How November compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 69°F / 46°F | 1.0× Average | 58 Fair |
| November | 57°F / 35°F | 0.7× Quiet | 52 Fair |
| December | 46°F / 27°F | 0.7× Quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Wilson's Creek, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Wilson's Creek in November
The National Park Service tags 4 Wilson's Creek activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- March with the Missouri State Guard · 25-90 minutes
- Report for Duty at Wilson's Creek NB · 2-4 hours
- Tour a Family Farm Turned Field Hospital · 15-45 minutes
- Travel the Tour Road at Wilson's Creek · 15-120 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 57°F and an overnight low around 35°F at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
November is quiet at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 52/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is January. November sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 17,000 recreation visits at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.