Indianapolis, IN weather in November
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Indianapolis in November, with highs near 52°F and lows near 35°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 0.8 in.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.8 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 58°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:42 pm | 7:45 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 (9 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry November brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.0 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, 1991-20202001: average high 60°F
- Coolest November2014: average high 44°F
- Wettest November1993: 8.3 in
- Driest November1999: 0.7 in
- Highest reading79°F (November 8, 2020)
- Lowest reading8°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 | 66°F | 52°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 35°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 10.0 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Louisville, KY114 mi · high 58°F · 10 wet days
How Indianapolis ranks in November
- Normal high271st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days296th driest of 378
- Comfortable days214th most of 341
What to pack for Indianapolis in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
November has 650 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Indianapolis in November?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 8°F (November 12, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Indianapolis in November?
About 10 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (8.3 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Indianapolis in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.8 in.
Is November a good time to visit Indianapolis?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Indianapolis (45 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Indianapolis (USW00093819), 8.6 mi SW of the city center, 790 ft (72 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Indianapolis International Airport (724380-93819), 8.1 mi WSW of the city center, 792 ft (74 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).