Tuscaloosa, AL weather in November
Expect mild weather with some rain in Tuscaloosa in November, with highs near 66°F and lows near 43°F. Rain falls on about 8 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:08 am / 4:58 pm | 6:34 am / 4:42 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tuscaloosa Muni Airport (3 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 39%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 73°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 61°F
- Wettest November2004: 11.9 in
- Driest November2017: 0.9 in
- Highest reading89°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading19°F (November 22, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 66°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 43°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 16 | 8 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.5 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Mobile, AL176 mi · high 72°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Clarksville, TN230 mi · high 60°F · 11 wet days
How Tuscaloosa ranks in November
- Normal high140th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days195th driest of 378
- Comfortable days62nd most of 341
What to pack for Tuscaloosa in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 12; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 30. All frost dates for Tuscaloosa.
Heating and cooling
November has 339 heating degree days and 15 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Tuscaloosa in November?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 19°F (November 22, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Tuscaloosa in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.9 in).
Is November a good time to visit Tuscaloosa?
November ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Tuscaloosa (65 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Tuscaloosa Muni Airport (USW00093806), 2.7 mi W of the city center, 150 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Tuscaloosa Oliver Dam (USC00018385), 1.4 mi W of the city center, 152 ft (73 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Birmingham Airport (USW00013876), 54 mi ENE of the city center, 615 ft (390 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tuscaloosa Municipal Arpt (722286-93806), 2.7 mi W of the city center, 149 ft (76 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.