Olathe, KS weather in November
Olathe is chilly and mostly dry in November: highs average 53°F and nights drop to about 35°F. There are about 6 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.1 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:46 am / 5:19 pm | 7:17 am / 4:57 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical November day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 34°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 34°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 34°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (20 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 66% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 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 2.2 in; a dry November brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 64°F
- Coolest November1996: average high 45°F
- Wettest November1998: 7.2 in
- Driest November2007: 0.1 in
- Highest reading81°F (November 8, 2006)
- Lowest reading7°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 | 67°F | 53°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 35°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.1 h | 9.5 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Branson, MO178 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
How Olathe ranks in November
- Normal high248th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days100th driest of 378
- Comfortable days191st most of 341
What to pack for Olathe in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 53°F
Heating and cooling
November has 633 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 Olathe in November?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 7°F (November 12, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Olathe in November?
About 6 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (7.2 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Olathe in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Olathe?
November ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Olathe (50 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Olathe Johnson Co Exec Airport (USW00003967), 4.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,070 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Bonner Springs (USC00140957), 13 mi NNW of the city center, 850 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 20 mi NE of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: New Century Aircenter Arpt (724475-93909), 5.6 mi SW of the city center, 1,055 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.