Fort Wayne, IN weather in November
November in Fort Wayne: chilly, with frequent rain. Highs 49°F, lows 33°F, about 11 wet days and about 1.9 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.9 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:11 am / 5:36 pm | 7:45 am / 5:12 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.5 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 am37°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm47°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Wayne Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below15 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 3.0 in; a dry November brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 58°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 40°F
- Wettest November1992: 8.0 in
- Driest November2012: 0.6 in
- Highest reading79°F (November 1, 2016)
- Lowest reading6°F (November 13, 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 | 64°F | 49°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 33°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.3 h |
Highs change by -15°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH144 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
How Fort Wayne ranks in November
- Normal high292nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days304th driest of 378
- Comfortable days235th most of 341
What to pack for Fort Wayne in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 717 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 Fort Wayne in November?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 6°F (November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Wayne in November?
About 11 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (8.0 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Fort Wayne in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Fort Wayne?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Wayne (42 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Ft Wayne Intl Airport (USW00014827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 791 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fort Wayne International Airport (725330-14827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 797 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).