Topeka, KS weather in November
In November, Topeka sees highs around 55°F and lows around 33°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 6 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 5:22 pm | 7:21 am / 5:00 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 am38°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 33°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 34°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Topeka Muni Airport (3 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 66% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 31%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 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 in3 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 1.8 in; a dry November brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 66°F
- Coolest November1992: average high 45°F
- Wettest November1998: 5.6 in
- Driest November2007: 0.1 in
- Highest reading85°F (November 8, 2006)
- Lowest reading4°F (November 8, 1991)
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 | 69°F | 55°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 33°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 7 | 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: Tulsa, OK201 mi · high 61°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA207 mi · high 48°F · 8 wet days
How Topeka ranks in November
- Normal high217th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days113th driest of 378
- Comfortable days188th most of 341
What to pack for Topeka in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 55°F
- A hat and gloves – about 15 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 627 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Topeka in November?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 4°F (November 8, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Topeka in November?
About 6 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (5.6 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Topeka in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Topeka?
November ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Topeka (51 out of 100). It has about 7 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Topeka Muni Airport (USW00013996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 876 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Philip Billard Municipal Airport (724560-13996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 880 ft (68 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.