Carmel, IN weather in November
Carmel is chilly in November, with some rain: highs average 50°F and nights drop to about 34°F. Expect about 8 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:42 pm | 7:46 am / 5:20 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.6 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 am39°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Indianapolis (21 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 below14 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.8 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 61°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 42°F
- Wettest November1992: 8.0 in
- Driest November2019: 0.6 in
- Highest reading78°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading3°F (November 12, 2019)
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 | 65°F | 50°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 34°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -15°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH105 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How Carmel ranks in November
- Normal high288th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days215th driest of 378
- Comfortable days224th most of 341
What to pack for Carmel in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
November has 693 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Carmel in November?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 3°F (November 12, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Carmel 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 (8.0 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Carmel in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Carmel?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Carmel (44 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snow depth: Whitestown (USC00129557), 13 mi W of the city center, 941 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Indianapolis (USW00093819), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 790 ft (63 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Carmel 3 E (USC00121303), 3.4 mi ESE of the city center, 752 ft (101 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Indianapolis International Airport (724380-93819), 20 mi SSW of the city center, 792 ft (61 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).