Macon, GA weather in November
Macon is mild in November, with some rain: highs average 69°F and nights drop to about 43°F. Rain falls on about 8 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 5:43 pm | 7:18 am / 5:28 pm |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 10.2 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 am46°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 64% 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°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 in5 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 3.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 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 75°F
- Coolest November1997: average high 62°F
- Wettest November1992: 10.3 in
- Driest November1998: 0.6 in
- Highest reading86°F (November 11, 2020)
- Lowest reading17°F (November 19, 2014)
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 | 79°F | 69°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 43°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 10.5 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -10°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Gainesville, FL233 mi · high 75°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA76 mi · high 64°F · 8 wet days
How Macon ranks in November
- Normal high100th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days182nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days52nd most of 341
What to pack for Macon in November
- Layers – afternoons near 69°F but nights near 43°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 29. All frost dates for Macon.
Heating and cooling
November has 295 heating degree days and 19 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Macon in November?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 17°F (November 19, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Macon in November?
About 8 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (10.3 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.6 in).
Is November a good time to visit Macon?
November ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Macon (67 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Airport (USW00003813), 11 mi S of the city center, 343 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Juliette (USC00094728), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 450 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Middle Georgia Regional Airport (722170-03813), 11 mi S of the city center, 343 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.