Athens, GA weather in November
In November, Athens sees highs around 65°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with some rain. Rain falls on about 8 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 5:41 pm | 7:19 am / 5:24 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am45°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm63°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Athens Ben Epps Airport (2 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 65% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 31%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 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 below5 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry November brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 72°F
- Coolest November1997: average high 58°F
- Wettest November2015: 9.3 in
- Driest November2001: 0.7 in
- Highest reading85°F (November 3, 2016)
- Lowest reading16°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 | 75°F | 65°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 42°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 13 | 6 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.4 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Savannah, GA184 mi · high 70°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN122 mi · high 58°F · 12 wet days
How Athens ranks in November
- Normal high150th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days213th driest of 378
- Comfortable days116th most of 341
What to pack for Athens in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 28. All frost dates for Athens.
Heating and cooling
November has 361 heating degree days and 9 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Athens in November?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 16°F (November 22, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.7 in).
Is November a good time to visit Athens?
November ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Athens (62 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Athens Ben Epps Airport (USW00013873), 2.4 mi E of the city center, 785 ft (169 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Winterville (USC00099486), 4.6 mi ENE of the city center, 890 ft (274 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Danielsville (USC00092517), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 780 ft (164 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Athens/Ben Epps Airport (723110-13873), 2.4 mi E of the city center, 784 ft (168 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.