South Bend, IN weather in November
In November, South Bend sees highs around 48°F and lows around 32°F: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 5.1 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.1 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:17 am / 5:39 pm | 7:51 am / 5:15 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 9.4 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 31°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm46°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from South Bend Michiana Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 39% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 55%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow13 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 more3 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry November brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.1 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 57°F
- Coolest November2018: average high 39°F
- Wettest November1992: 5.5 in
- Driest November2012: 0.3 in
- Highest reading77°F (November 9, 2020)
- 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 | 62°F | 48°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 32°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 9.8 h | 9.2 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -12°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH200 mi · high 55°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Aurora, IL107 mi · high 48°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI246 mi · high 42°F · 9 wet days
How South Bend ranks in November
- Normal high319th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days342nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days264th most of 341
What to pack for South Bend in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 758 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 South Bend in November?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 6°F (most recently on November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in South Bend in November?
About 13 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (5.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in South Bend in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 5.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is November a good time to visit South Bend?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for South Bend (40 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: South Bend Michiana Rgnl Airport (USW00014848), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 773 ft (81 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: South Bend Regional Airport (725350-14848), 3.8 mi WNW of the city center, 772 ft (80 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.